Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem

Endeavor Health; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 79,900 - 123,846; Part time

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care at the Kellogg Cancer Center in Niles, IL. The role requires a current Illinois Registered Pharmacist license and a BS or PharmD degree, with at least 3 years experience.

The Clinical Pharmacist will manage chemotherapy treatment plans, provide medication education, and collaborate with healthcare professionals on anti-cancer therapies.

This per diem position includes responsibilities across various sites, with hours typically from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist license required.
• At least 3 years of experience as a clinical registered pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Document medication education and symptom management.
• Prepare and dispense anti-cancer medications.
• Design and update chemotherapy plans.
• Provide consultative services to other health care professionals.

Education

BS or PharmD degree from an accredited school of pharmacy

Job description

Hourly Pay Range $58.00 - $89.90 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Clinical Pharmacist
• Location: Niles, IL
• Per Diem: As needed
• Required Travel: Yes. Must be willing to rotate to other Endeavor Health Kellogg Cancer Center & Infusion center sites as needed
• Hours: Days, 8:00am - 4:30pm

What You Will Need

• License: Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist
• Education: BS or PharmD (preferred) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Certification: Board certification in oncology training or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a clinical registered pharmacist (excluding externships as a pharmacy student)
• Skills: N/A

Patient Care

• Provide and document comprehensive pharmaceutical care to NorthShore patients with cancer and other conditions related to cancer
• Provide and document medication education and symptom management to oncology patients and caregivers
• Review and process chemotherapy and supportive care orders plans for clinical appropriateness
• Prepare and dispense anti-cancer and supportive care medications for oncology patients following best practices and the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Design or update chemotherapy plans, supportive care regimens and monitoring plans (care plans) for oncology patients
• Design effective educational materials for patients on chemotherapy
• Provide chemotherapy infusion reaction management to oncology patients

Teaching/Education

• Provide consultative services to other health care professionals on anti-cancer drug therapy and monitoring
• Provide medication education to pharmacists and other health care professionals
• Precept learners (PGY2 oncology resident, PGY1 residents, and students) who are on rotation with the team

Performance Improvement

• Review protocols within the EHR for clinical appropriateness based on current guideline recommendations
• Coordinate and/or collaborate with other health care professionals to carry out quality improvement projects and develop institutional best practices

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.