Clinical Pharmacist: Precise Meds & Patient Counseling

Vista Health System; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Health System is seeking a Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services for inpatients and outpatients, including preparing and dispensing medications and counseling providers and patients on usage, interactions, and dosing.

The position emphasizes safe, effective medication management in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory standards, with collaboration across nursing, physicians, and IT teams.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited college.
• Active licensure as a registered pharmacist in Illinois.
• Ability to perform computer data entry.
• Age range: all ages (neonatal through geriatric)

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Community Cares Program and adheres to Standards of Behavior.
• Complies with organizational, departmental, and regulatory standards; participates in meetings and education.
• Processes medication orders accurately and dispenses medications per protocol.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians to ensure safe and accurate work.
• Completes audits, including controlled substances, by deadlines.
• Delivers other duties as assigned in a safe and compliant manner.

Skills

AIDET communication

Patient counseling

Pharmacy operations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Vista Health System is seeking a Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services for inpatients and outpatients, including preparing and dispensing medications and counseling providers and patients on usage, interactions, and dosing.

The position emphasizes safe, effective medication management in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory standards, with collaboration across nursing, physicians, and IT teams.