Clinical Pharmacist-Bronzeville Ambulatory Oncology and Infusion Pharmacy, Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago seeks a Clinical Pharmacist for their Bronzeville Ambulatory Oncology and Infusion Pharmacy. This full-time position involves managing medication therapy, educating patients, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy services. Ideal candidates will have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a current Illinois pharmacy license. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality patient care and advancing pharmacy practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Current Illinois pharmacy license required.
• Specialty training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and ensure safety.
• Monitor medication therapy for interactions.
• Educate patients and families about medications.

Skills

Medication Management

Patient Education

Pharmacokinetics

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist - Bronzeville Ambulatory Oncology and Infusion Pharmacy, Full-time Days

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Description

The Clinical Pharmacist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards.

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for identifying, preventing, and resolving medication-related problems; providing authoritative information to healthcare professionals, patients, and the public; and ensuring that pharmacy services function as an integrated system to deliver patient-centered care.

The mission of the Department of Pharmacy is to deliver safe, high-quality, effective, and efficient patient care, develop personnel, advance research, and coordinate pharmacy services across Northwestern Medicine.

The vision is to be a national leader in pharmacy through excellence, innovation, education, and research.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders to ensure safety and proper use, coordinate problem-solving among pharmacy, nursing, and prescribers, demonstrating initiative and sound judgment.
• Monitor medication therapy for interactions and intervene when necessary.
• Evaluate and document medication appropriateness, communicate potential issues and solutions to prescribers.
• Consult on pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions, participate in therapeutic drug monitoring, and adjust therapy accordingly.
• Process medication orders into the Electronic Health Record accurately.
• Maintain comprehensive patient pharmacy profiles.
• Oversee medication packaging, labeling, and distribution, monitor controlled substances, and maintain inventories.
• Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, including sterile and chemotherapy products.
• Verify medication orders, ensure accuracy, and resolve discrepancies.
• Review laboratory data for medication appropriateness and recommend changes.
• Develop and deliver training for staff and students.
• Educate patients and families about medications.
• Respond to emergency medication management situations.
• Provide medication information and education to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Maintain the hospital formulary and ensure medication use complies with it.
• Document clinical activities and interventions, collect data, and maintain records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Prioritize and organize workload, oversee pharmacy staff activities, and ensure departmental objectives are met.
• Review and resolve issues with automated dispensing cabinets.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous waste procedures.
• Maintain professional competency through ongoing development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Illinois pharmacy license
• Bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Preferred:

• Specialty training (neonatology, critical care, oncology, etc.)
• Completion of a pharmacy residency or equivalent hospital experience

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Background checks are performed for new hires, with convictions considered on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Learn more on our Benefits page.