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Rush University Medical Center

Pharmacist Per Diem-21936

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Job Title Pharmacist Per Diem-21936

Location Chicago, Illinois

Employment Type Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)

Shift 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Pay Range $61 per hour

Summary As a Pharmacy Per Diem Pharmacist at Rush University Medical Center, the pharmacist may assume a variety of roles within the department. The pharmacist may work in central operations or a satellite unit, and may cover day, evening, or overnight shifts. The shift worked will reflect the pharmacist’s training and skill set. The pharmacist will support order verification, IV therapy, total parenteral nutrition, automated dispensing cabinets (ADC), oral drug compounding/repackaging, dispensing, and delivery of medications. The pharmacist will review and verify medication orders in Epic for accuracy and safety, respond to nursing and physician questions, and provide patient‑specific pharmacotherapy recommendations. The pharmacist will uphold departmental and institutional policy and assist with other departmental quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

Understand workflows within the central pharmacy with regards to Pyxis and patient‑specific order filling in order to check orders coming out of the carousel, IV room, and those prepared by technicians.

Knowledge of USP 797 clean rooms and workflow in IV rooms in the central pharmacy for order checking, including TPN preparation when necessary.

Evaluate and verify Epic physician orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, optimal dosage form, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route and rate of administration, and therapeutic redundancy.

Clarify physicians’ orders when necessary through direct and timely contact with prescriber or designated practitioner.

Provide patient‑specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff.

Document clinical interventions.

Uphold departmental and institutional policy as appropriate.

Understand the operations of the Central Pharmacy and Tower pharmacies, and assist with staffing the area when needed.

Act in a backup role for technician lead to address technician sick calls and reassign shift changes.

Assist with other departmental quality initiatives which may arise during the time of service in the department.

Qualifications

One year of hospital pharmacy experience.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, written communication and interpersonal skills.

Must be flexible with work schedule.

Dependable attendance and job performance.

Licensed or license‑eligible in the State of Illinois.

Benefits Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our benefits page.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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