Clinical Pharmacist: Patient-Centered Care & Impact

Northwestern Medicine; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to ensure safe and effective medication use, integrate pharmacy services, and support patient-centered care across the system. The role emphasizes optimizing therapeutic outcomes, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, and maintaining quality standards.

The Clinical Pharmacist will participate in medication use reviews, provide education, and ensure documentation integrity within the Electronic Health

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interprets medication orders to ensure safety and proper use of medications.
• Monitors medication therapy for significant drug-drug, drug-diet, or drug-laboratory test interactions.
• Evaluates and documents that the medication(s) selected are appropriate for achieving the desired therapeutic outcome.
• Educates patients and their families about specific medications.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with medication management.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Active Clinical Pharmacist license in the state of Illinois (IDFPR)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to ensure safe and effective medication use, integrate pharmacy services, and support patient-centered care across the system. The role emphasizes optimizing therapeutic outcomes, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, and maintaining quality standards.

The Clinical Pharmacist will participate in medication use reviews, provide education, and ensure documentation integrity within the Electronic Health