Cardiovascular ICU Pharmacist

Ascension; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan (403b

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Pharmacist in Elk Grove Village, IL, to oversee medication management across specialized areas such as nuclear medicine, oncology, and cardiology. You will review, compound, and dispense orders, serving as a clinical leader and mentor across pharmacy sites.

The role includes patient counseling, collaboration with physicians, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting academic initiatives and operational coverage across pharmacy areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Required Credential(s): Pharmacist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Education: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
• Additional Preferences: PGY1 & PGY2 in Critical Care/Cardiology

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and accurate medication management in specialized areas (nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology) by reviewing, compounding, and dispensing orders, while serving as a subject matter expert and guiding clinical leadership across pharmacy sites.
• Assess medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems; recommend formulary alternatives and collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to optimize patient care.
• Supervise and support technical personnel in medication preparation, maintenance, and dispensing, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Provide drug information, patient counseling, and education to medical staff and patients; support academic initiatives as a preceptor and provide operational coverage across pharmacy areas as needed.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
• Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers
• Department: Pharmacy
• Schedule: Day shift l Full time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Ensure safe and accurate medication management in specialized areas (nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology) by reviewing, compounding, and dispensing orders, while serving as a subject matter expert and guiding clinical leadership across pharmacy sites.
• Assess medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems; recommend formulary alternatives and collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to optimize patient care.
• Supervise and support technical personnel in medication preparation, maintenance, and dispensing, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Provide drug information, patient counseling, and education to medical staff and patients; support academic initiatives as a preceptor and provide operational coverage across pharmacy areas as needed.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
• Pharmacist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

Additional Preferences:

PGY1 & PGY2 in Critical Care/Cardiology

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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