Clinical Pharmacist Lead, Hospital Pharmacy Services

Ichpnet; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) seeks a Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist, Coordinator, Hospital Pharmacy Services for UI Health’s Central Pharmacy.

The role provides pharmaceutical care to patients in a 450-bed academic hospital, with salary $135,000–$160,000 and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include leadership in sterile compounding, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance within a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an ACPE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
• Completion of Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) residency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ hospital pharmacy experience and/or leadership experience may substitute residency.
• Must be eligible for Illinois licensure as a pharmacist by start date.
• Academic rank commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with USP <797>, USP <800>, and all regulatory standards.
• Provide leadership to pharmacists and technicians in sterile compounding.
• Monitor cleanroom environmental controls and certification schedules.
• Develop and maintain cleanroom policies, workflows, and documentation.
• Lead quality assurance initiatives for sterile compounding and medication safety.
• Investigate deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure inventory management of sterile and hazardous drugs.
• Conduct audits of compounding records and environmental results.
• Assist with implementation of new technologies and workflows.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and internal audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

PharmD degree

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) seeks a Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist, Coordinator, Hospital Pharmacy Services for UI Health’s Central Pharmacy.

The role provides pharmaceutical care to patients in a 450-bed academic hospital, with salary $135,000–$160,000 and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include leadership in sterile compounding, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance within a dynamic hospital setting.