Clinical Pharmacist

OSF HealthCare; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to support the St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL, with a focus on ICU and ED patient care.

The Clinical Pharmacist reviews prescriptions, clarifies orders, analyzes drug therapy, and collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services. The role includes compounding and dispensing, ensuring patient safety across age groups.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensure required or eligible.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Strong communication with physicians, nurses and staff.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions and obtain clarifications as needed.
• Coordinate drug therapy with medical staff to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical services.
• Dispense medications and maintain appropriate medication records.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

EMR systems

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Pharmacy Practice PGY1

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $59.90 - $70.47/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

This pharmacist position is supporting pharmacy for OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL. With focus in ICU and ED.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Pharmacist reviews prescriptions, obtains clarifications, analyzes drug therapy and regularly consults with medical staff, nursing personnel and others in order to coordinate delivery of high quality pharmaceutical services to OSF HealthCare patients. In addition, the clinical staff pharmacist is responsible for compounding and dispensing medications and other pharmaceutical supplies according to established procedures and professional pharmacy practice. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Licenses/Certifications: PHRM-Pharmacist

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required within 90 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Pharmacy Practice PGY1

Experience: 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience serving a variety of patient types

Licensure/Certifications: Board Certification through Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Other requirements/information: Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and various other OSF HealthCare personnel when explaining medication use and gathering and exchanging other medication information. Analytical skills necessary in order to determine drug appropriateness and evaluate drug interactions. Demonstrated skills in independent problem solving, decision‑making abilities, and prioritization/delegation Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner. Competency in the use of an electronic medical record system.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.