UChicago Medicine
Staff Pharmacist- Clinical, Full-Time Rotating
UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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UChicago Medicine Job Description Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers,
University of Chicago Medicine , in the role of the
Clinical
Staff Pharmacist
with the
Inpatient Pharmacy . This opportunity allows for growth and collaboration, while supporting a team that is dedicated to enhancing lives and being on the forefront of all we do. Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000 The
Clinical
Staff Pharmacist
is a registered pharmacist who assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Through various assignments within the department, they provide support of centralized and decentralized medication-use systems as well as deliver optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. Essential Job Functions
Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all medication orders by evaluating drug selection, dose, frequency, safety, dosage form, allergies, drug interactions, and disease state interactions prior to dispensing of medications. Supervises pharmacy technicians working under their direction to provide the following and assure the completion of:
Preparation of first and missing doses Order Entry Delivery of STAT medications as necessary IV Therapy coordination
Ensure proper drug utilization by monitoring compliance with drug use criteria, clinical pathways, and IV to PO conversion Document clinical interventions which prevent or eliminate drug-related problems (i.e. Adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, etc.) or promote cost-effective drug therapy. Clarify and solve problems concerning medication orders with prescribing physicians, suggest alternative medication therapies to physicians when appropriate, serve as a source of information for Investigational drug information for health professionals, identify and report adverse drug reactions. Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel. Participate in ambulatory pharmacy dispensing activities as required. Perform dispensing, counseling, and clinical services in the outpatient setting as their practice site. Staff Pharmacist Education And Experience Requirements
Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy. Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred. Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois (complete licensure process within 60 days of employment). Board Certification in area of expertise is preferred. Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency required. Clinical pharmacy experience (2-4 years) in a hospital setting preferred (required if no PGY-1 residency). Exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience. Extensive clinical experience and development may be considered in lieu of formal training Experience in Oncology preferred Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Shift: Rotating Weekends: Every other Unit/Department: Inpatient CBA Code: Non-Union Work Location: Hyde Park Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. Equal Opportunity Employer
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
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Staff Pharmacist- Clinical, Full-Time Rotating
role at
UChicago Medicine Job Description Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers,
University of Chicago Medicine , in the role of the
Clinical
Staff Pharmacist
with the
Inpatient Pharmacy . This opportunity allows for growth and collaboration, while supporting a team that is dedicated to enhancing lives and being on the forefront of all we do. Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000 The
Clinical
Staff Pharmacist
is a registered pharmacist who assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Through various assignments within the department, they provide support of centralized and decentralized medication-use systems as well as deliver optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. Essential Job Functions
Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all medication orders by evaluating drug selection, dose, frequency, safety, dosage form, allergies, drug interactions, and disease state interactions prior to dispensing of medications. Supervises pharmacy technicians working under their direction to provide the following and assure the completion of:
Preparation of first and missing doses Order Entry Delivery of STAT medications as necessary IV Therapy coordination
Ensure proper drug utilization by monitoring compliance with drug use criteria, clinical pathways, and IV to PO conversion Document clinical interventions which prevent or eliminate drug-related problems (i.e. Adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, etc.) or promote cost-effective drug therapy. Clarify and solve problems concerning medication orders with prescribing physicians, suggest alternative medication therapies to physicians when appropriate, serve as a source of information for Investigational drug information for health professionals, identify and report adverse drug reactions. Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel. Participate in ambulatory pharmacy dispensing activities as required. Perform dispensing, counseling, and clinical services in the outpatient setting as their practice site. Staff Pharmacist Education And Experience Requirements
Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy. Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred. Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois (complete licensure process within 60 days of employment). Board Certification in area of expertise is preferred. Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency required. Clinical pharmacy experience (2-4 years) in a hospital setting preferred (required if no PGY-1 residency). Exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience. Extensive clinical experience and development may be considered in lieu of formal training Experience in Oncology preferred Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Shift: Rotating Weekends: Every other Unit/Department: Inpatient CBA Code: Non-Union Work Location: Hyde Park Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. Equal Opportunity Employer
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
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