Clinical Pharmacist

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for PRN coverage based in Peoria, IL. The role involves reviewing prescriptions, coordinating drug therapy, and ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical services with the medical team.

Responsibilities include compounding and dispensing medications, ensuring patient care across age groups, and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff. BLS certification is required within 90 days; PharmD and PGY1 are preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist (PHRM) in Illinois required.
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• PharmD degree preferred.
• 2 years hospital pharmacy experience.
• Board Certification through Board of Pharmacy Specialties preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with physicians and patients.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and data handling.
• Ability to prioritize, solve problems and delegate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions, obtain clarifications, analyze drug therapy and coordinate delivery of pharmaceutical services.
• Compound and dispense medications and supplies per procedures and professional standards.
• Provide patient care appropriate to the ages served, in coordination with medical staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff and OSF HealthCare personnel to optimize medication use.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication with physicians

Problem solving

Prioritization/delegation

Education

PharmD

Pharmacy Practice PGY1

Tools

EMR system

Computer skills

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

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 Hourly position.

Overview

PRN work schedule. Schedule will be determined by pharmacy leadership

Pharmacy hours are: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday thru Friday; 8:00am-12:00pm on weekends and holidays; potential for on-call when the pharmacy is closed

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.