Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – Patient Care & Safety

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 8,668,000 - 13,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to provide direct and indirect patient care, education, and medication safety services. The role covers operational and clinical pharmacy work for a general patient population, aligning with Rush’s mission and policies.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, with responsibilities ranging from order verification to education and research involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy is required.
• Illinois Pharmacist license is required.
• Minimum four years of clinical pharmacy experience or PGY1 residency within last seven years.
• Knowledge in IV admixture services, IV drug therapy and chemotherapy.
• Able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work independently and quickly.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will include order verification, discharge counseling, projects, and education of other healthcare professionals
• Evaluate and verify Epic physician's orders for therapeutic appropriateness, dosing, interactions, and safety
• Clarify physicians' orders through direct contact with prescribers
• Provide patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations to medical and nursing staff
• Participate in documentation of clinical interventions
• Daily review of pharmacy reports including pharmacokinetic monitoring
• Conduct monthly nursing unit inspections of medication storage areas
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and coordinate workflows
• Coordinate medication ordering, preparation, dispensing, and administration systems
• Implement drug use policy and formulary decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee
• Participate in SE reporting programs for ADRs and medication errors
• Complete clinical and operational activities as designated by management
• Precept pharmacy students and residents (PGY1 and PGY2)
• Assess and evaluate literature to compare therapeutic regimens
• Implement medication safety initiatives and develop projects
• Serve as liaison with other departments for collaborative research
• Evaluate and monitor drug therapy for ambulatory care patients in collaboration with clinicians
• Actively participate in professional organizations

Skills

BS in Pharmacy

Illinois Pharmacist License

Clinical Pharmacy Experience

IV Admixture Knowledge

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (preferred)

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to provide direct and indirect patient care, education, and medication safety services. The role covers operational and clinical pharmacy work for a general patient population, aligning with Rush’s mission and policies.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, with responsibilities ranging from order verification to education and research involvement.