Clinical Pharmacist-Critical Care Experience Preferred Delnor Full-time Rotating schedule

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist with critical care experience to join their dedicated team. This full-time role involves ensuring safe and effective medication management while providing education and support to healthcare professionals and patients. The ideal candidate will possess a current Illinois pharmacy license and a strong educational background in pharmacy. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare community. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois pharmacy license is mandatory.
• Specialty training or residency completion is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor therapy and communicate with prescribers regarding medication orders.
• Educate staff and patients about pharmaceuticals and therapy.

Skills

Critical Care Pharmacy Certification (BCCP)

Pharmacotherapy Specialty Certification (BCPS)

ICU experience

Medication order interpretation

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care Experience Preferred, Delnor, Full-time, Rotating Schedule

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Job Description

The Clinical Pharmacist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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 integrated pharmacy services for patient-centered care.

The Department of Pharmacy aims to deliver safe, high-quality, effective, and efficient patient care, develop staff, advance research, and coordinate care across Northwestern Medicine.

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

Responsibilities

• Preferred certifications/experience: Critical Care Pharmacy Certification (BCCP), Pharmacotherapy Specialty Certification (BCPS), or 1 year ICU experience.
• Attend ICU rounds, precept pharmacy residents, rotate staffing in ICU, participate in committees, and provide education to staff and providers.
• Interpret medication orders, monitor therapy, evaluate appropriateness, and communicate with prescribers.
• Act as a pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions consultant, process medication orders, maintain patient profiles, oversee medication packaging and distribution.
• Compound pharmaceuticals, verify medication orders, review lab data, develop educational programs, and educate patients and families.
• Respond to emergency situations, maintain formulary, document activities, and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Organize workload, review automated dispensing cabinets, ensure hazardous waste procedures, and maintain professional development.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Specialty training (neonatology, oncology, etc.), completion of a residency or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. Background checks are performed if offered a job. Benefits include a range of employee resources and protections.