Clinical Pharmacist I: Patient Care & Therapy Expert

aah; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Trinity Hospital - Pharmacy is seeking a part-time pharmacist to oversee pharmaceutical care, review orders, and educate patients. The role involves designing pharmacotherapeutic regimens, ensuring safety, and collaborating with the health care team.

Weekend availability is required with some weekend availability. A Doctorate or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited school and NABP FPGEC certification are required; immunization certification may be required by area.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required.
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice.
• Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.
• Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
• Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration.
• Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format.
• Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions.
• Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable.
• Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels.
• Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process. Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications.
• Practices in compliance with organization's policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations.
• Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned.
• Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned.
• Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Presentation & training

Decision making

Team building

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Life support training

Education

ACPE-accredited PharmD/Bachelor degree

FPGEC NABP certificate

Job description

Advocate Trinity Hospital - Pharmacy is seeking a part-time pharmacist to oversee pharmaceutical care, review orders, and educate patients. The role involves designing pharmacotherapeutic regimens, ensuring safety, and collaborating with the health care team.

Weekend availability is required with some weekend availability. A Doctorate or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited school and NABP FPGEC certification are required; immunization certification may be required by area.