Clinical Pharmacist-Inpatient

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,033 - 86,788; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

Health, vision & dental benefits

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chicago seeks a Clinical Pharmacist-Inpatient to ensure accurate medication orders, check dispensed medications, and provide patient counseling. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be licensed in Illinois, with a preference for hospital experience. This entry-level full-time position includes benefits like health coverage and paid time off after 90 days, supporting a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• One year of hospital experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice in pharmacy in the state of Illinois.
• Very good drug knowledge base including pharmacokinetics.

Responsibilities

• Verify appropriateness of medication orders.
• Check dispensed medications for accuracy.
• Provide patient counseling of medication therapies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Working computer knowledge

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Graduate of an ACPE accredited pharmacy program

Job description

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Insight Health Systems provided pay range

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Base pay range

$61.00/hr - $63.00/hr

GENERAL SUMMARY

Fill orders with accuracy; check technician prepared products before release; maintain security of pharmacy and controlled substances; enter orders and patient information with accuracy; aid in the training of new staff; update the Manager about the daily activities of the pharmacy; aid the Manager in maintaining the pharmacy. These duties are performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are expected to provide high quality care, service, and kindness to all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify appropriateness of medication orders.
• Check dispensed medications for accuracy, sterility, stability, as appropriate.
• Review and optimize medication therapy.
• Provide medication therapy education to healthcare professionals, as requested.
• Provide patient counseling of medication therapies.
• Report daily to Clinical Pharmacy Manager on overall operations, projects assigned, and expectations of overall role.
• Rotating AM & PM including weekends.

Job Specifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• One year of hospital experience preferred. Licensed to practice in pharmacy in the state where the pharmacy is located. Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE). Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred. Hospital pharmacy residency preferred. Very good drug knowledge base including pharmacokinetics dosing and nutritional support.

Skills

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written; working computer knowledge.

Abilities

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (i.e., use of computer keyboard) and labeling containers. Normal range of hearing and vision to perform work and communicate. Extended periods of standing and walking. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time – effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid Vacation Time – effective 90 days after employment.
• Health, vision & dental benefits – eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month.
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance – after 30 days of employment.

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care