Tara Cole
Head Pharmacist · Jewel-Osco
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Tara Cole is a Head Pharmacist, currently affiliated with Jewel-Osco, based in Crystal Lake, IL. As a pharmacist, Cole contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Crystal Lake, IL. They have been with Jewel-Osco for 28 years. Cole holds academic credentials, including B.S., from Drake University. Core competencies include Community Pharmacy, Healthcare, Immunization, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Counseling. Jewel-Osco operates in the Retail sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit pharmacist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to pharmacist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Crystal Lake, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 86,704 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the pharmacist specialty. Tara Cole is one of them.
- 2,409 pharmacists are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 128 contacts at Jewel-Osco are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical pharmacist compensation in IL: $110,000 – $167,000 (median $136,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of pharmacists in IL: Walgreens (287), Cvs Health (146), Walmart (62).
- 2% of pharmacists in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
- 78% of pharmacists in IL have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
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Tara Cole is based in Crystal Lake, IL. They are currently affiliated with Jewel-Osco.
Tara Cole specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Head Pharmacist.
Tara Cole currently works at Jewel-Osco. They have been there for 28 years.
Tara Cole attended Drake University.
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Recruiting pharmacists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for pharmacists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
pharmacists in IL typically earn $110,000 to $167,000 annually, with a median of $136,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.