Clinical Pharmacist: Patient-Centered Medication Expert

Northwesternmedicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to ensure safe and effective medication use across hospital settings. You will interpret orders, monitor therapies, and collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and prescribers to optimize patient care.

You will educate staff and patients, participate in clinical programs, and help maintain formulary and clinical documentation. The role emphasizes comprehensive patient profiling, healthcare team collaboration, and participation in quality

Responsibilities

• Interprets medication orders to ensure safety and proper use of medications, monitoring for compatibilities and potential errors.
• Monitors medication therapy for drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, and pharmacokinetic considerations.
• Evaluates whether medications are appropriate for desired outcomes and communicates concerns to prescribers.
• Act as consultant on pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions to physicians and nurses.
• Processes medication orders into the Electronic Health Record to ensure accurate records.
• Maintains comprehensive patient profiles with relevant clinical data to guide therapy.
• Oversees medication packaging, labeling, and distribution per policies and guidelines.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including sterile products and parenteral nutrition.
• Verifies orders before delivery to patient care areas and resolves discrepancies.
• Reviews laboratory data to assess medication use and recommends changes as needed.
• Develops and presents orientation and training programs for staff and students.
• Educates patients and families about specific medications.
• Responds to emergencies to assist with medication management.
• Maintains formulary compliance and documents all clinical activities and interventions.
• Communicates clinical knowledge effectively to patients and health professionals.
• Participates in quality improvement and medication-use review activities.
• Organizes workload and coordinates with pharmacists and technicians to meet department goals.
• Reviews restocking ADCs and ensures proper operation.
• Ensures compliance with hazardous waste procedures.
• Maintains ongoing professional development in areas of practice.

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to ensure safe and effective medication use across hospital settings. You will interpret orders, monitor therapies, and collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and prescribers to optimize patient care.

You will educate staff and patients, participate in clinical programs, and help maintain formulary and clinical documentation. The role emphasizes comprehensive patient profiling, healthcare team collaboration, and participation in quality