Clinical Pharmacy Speclst NEx Per Diem

Rush; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Home Infusion Pharmacy. This part-time role focuses on safe infusion therapies and coordination with physicians and nurses under Rush policies.

The candidate will review orders, counsel patients and families, dispense and prepare sterile admixtures, and monitor therapy in collaboration with the health care team. Strong IV therapy knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and State of Illinois Pharmacist license.
• Experience and knowledge in intravenous admixture, IV drug therapy and chemotherapy.
• Ability to evaluate drug therapy for ambulatory patients with clinicians.
• Strong problem solving and independent work skills.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Flexibility with work schedule and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Receives and verifies new patient orders and documents.
• Consults with patients, families and professionals about medications.
• Supervises preparation of sterile IV admixtures and dispensing.
• Processes orders promptly and maintains pharmacy records.
• Maintains clinical skills through literature review and seminars.
• Monitors drug therapy and communicates findings with care team.
• Participates in on-call rotation and training programs.
• Supports department quality assurance activities.

Skills

IV admixture

IV therapy

Chemotherapy

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

ASHP Residency

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy Services- Administration

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $62.92 - $94.37 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist performs specified distributive and clinical pharmacy activities and related services as they pertain to providing safe and effective infusion therapies (in accordance with State, Federal and OSHA regulations) for the Home Infusion Pharmacy. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Illinois.
• Experience and strong knowledge base in intravenous admixture services, intravenous drug therapy and chemotherapy.
• Capable of assuming responsibility for evaluating and monitoring drug therapy relative to the total needs/problems of the ambulatory care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy.
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.
• Flexibility with work schedule.
• Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Dependable in attendance and job performance.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy or ASHP Residency.
• Two years recent experience in an acute-care setting or one year recent experience in home infusion therapy.

Physical Demands:

• Normal office, warehouse and clinical environments.
• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogens, chemotherapeutic agents, cleaning and sanitizing agents.

Responsibilities:

1. Receives, reviews and verifies all new patient orders and documents are the same on the respective order form.
2. Provides consultation and answers inquiries from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding medications and their appropriate use.
3. Supervises, coordinates, directs and/or participates in the preparation of sterile intravenous admixtures, dispenses all pharmaceuticals and related supplies and equipment in accordance with federal, state and local laws and standards of practice which govern the profession of pharmacy.
4. Processes and checks all medications, supplies and equipment prior to dispensing from the pharmacy. Process all orders in a timely fashion.
5. Maintains pharmacy records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
6. Maintains clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing the literature and attending in-services, seminars and conferences.
7. Accurately administers all procedures involved with the procurement, inventory control, record maintenance and distribution of investigational drugs.
8. Monitors drug therapy and communicates relevant findings to other health care professionals who are also responsible for patient care.
9. Supervises support personnel in the data entry process, filling and dispensing of prescriptions, proper storage and adequate inventory control of drugs.
10. Participates in on-call rotation.
11. Participates in orientation/training programs for new personnel and current staff. Participates in the educational activities of pharmacy technicians and serves as a preceptor exposing them to all aspects of pharmacy practice.
12. Participates in departmental Quality Assurance activities.
13. Performs marketing support functions as requested.
14. Attends department meetings as scheduled.
15. Performs within the framework of the RUMC/HDM. L.L.C. policies and procedures.
16. Performs other tasks or special projects as assigned by management.
17. Use of telephone, computer systems, laminar air flow hoods, copiers, fax machines, calculator and other office equipment.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.