Clinical Pharmacist — Patient-Centered Care

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective medication use across the hospital.

The role requires an active Illinois Clinical Pharmacist license and a PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy, with experience preferred in hospital settings. You will interpret orders, monitor therapies, and support patient-centered care within a comprehensive pharmacy department.

Qualifications

• Active Clinical Pharmacist license in the state of Illinois (IDFPR).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.

Responsibilities

• Interprets medication orders to ensure safety and proper use of medications and coordinates with pharmacy, nursing, and prescribers.
• Monitors medication therapy for interactions and intervenes as needed.
• Evaluates and documents that medications are appropriate for therapeutic outcomes.
• Acts as a consultant in pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions to healthcare professionals.
• Processes medication orders into the Electronic Health Record for accurate dispensing and charging.
• Maintains comprehensive pharmacy patient profiles with pertinent data affecting therapy decisions.
• Oversees packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications and controls inventories.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including sterile products and parenteral nutrition.
• Verifies orders before delivery and resolves discrepancies.
• Reviews laboratory data for medication use and recommends changes when needed.
• Develops and presents education programs for staff and students.
• Educates patients and families about medications.
• Responds to emergencies to assist with medication management.
• Maintains hospital formulary and ensures formulary compliance.
• Documents clinical activities and collects data as required.
• Communicates knowledge effectively to patients and professionals.
• Participates in quality improvement and medication use reviews.
• Plans workload and oversees staff to achieve department objectives.
• Reviews restocking ADCs and resolves problems.
• Ensures hazardous waste procedures are followed.
• Maintains proficiency through professional development.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective medication use across the hospital.

The role requires an active Illinois Clinical Pharmacist license and a PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy, with experience preferred in hospital settings. You will interpret orders, monitor therapies, and support patient-centered care within a comprehensive pharmacy department.