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Ascension

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology

Ascension, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Job Overview Salary: $128,743.65 - $188,288.10 per year. Department: Pharmacy Admin Support. Schedule: Full Time, Day Shifts. Hospital: Ascension Saint Joseph. Location: Chicago, IL.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long‑term & short‑term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders in specialized areas, such as nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology.

Serve as a subject‑matter expert in pharmacy discipline and provide guidance across pharmacies and to clinical leadership.

Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.

Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.

Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.

Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.

Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.

Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.

Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.

May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.

Provide patient counseling when required.

Requirements

Pharmacist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

Additional Preferences

This position will focus on embedded specialty services within an oncology clinic.

Licensure

Active licensure in good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

Training

Completion of an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited PGY‑1 Residency and ≥1 year of experience in ambulatory care or specialty pharmacy practice OR Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY‑2 Residency in one of the following specialties: Oncology, Ambulatory Care, Pharmacotherapy, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Transitions of Care OR Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.S. Pharm) with at least five years of ambulatory care or specialty pharmacy experience.

Certification

Clinical pharmacists are preferred to hold nationally recognized certifications (e.g. BCACP, BCPS, BCOP, CSP).

Equal Employment Opportunity Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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