Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist

adventhealth; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 211,000; Part time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in La Grange, Illinois, is hiring a PRN Pharmacist to join the hospital team. The role involves day shifts with weekend and holiday coverage as needed in a hospital setting, focusing on safe medication use, interprofessional collaboration, and patient care transitions.

The ideal candidate holds a PharmD, Pharmacist license, and hospital experience; strong communication skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for pharmacy practice in a hospital setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in medication use and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Educate and counsel patients, families, and healthcare team members on safe medication use.
• Provide safe, timely, and cost-effective therapy; participate in stewardship and safety programs.
• Engage in direct patient care and rounds; mentor pharmacy staff and learners.

Skills

Organizational

Verbal Interpersonal

Customer Relations

Grammar/Spelling

Read/Comprehend

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctorate

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD

City:

LA GRANGE

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60525

Job Description:

PRN - Rotating Shifts (days/nights/weekends as needed)

• Able to offer 1-2 shifts per pay period (every two weeks) that includes weekends.
• Able to pick up one holiday per year

• Educate and counsel patients, families, and healthcare team members on safe and effective medication use.
• Provide safe, timely, and cost-effective medication therapy; actively participate in stewardship, surveillance, and restricted-use programs.
• Engage in direct patient care and interdisciplinary rounds, ensuring smooth transitions of care from admission through discharge and follow-up. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate pharmacy technicians, interns, students, and residents; support team learning and development. Identify, report, and help resolve medication safety events, adverse drug reactions, and errors.
• Demonstrate proficiency with EHRs, pharmacy informatics systems, and medication automation to optimize clinical decision support and documentation.
• Contribute to professional advancement through practice innovation, research, specialty alignment (e.g., critical care, oncology, infectious disease), committee participation, and scholarly activity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Organizational [Required]
• Verbal Interpersonal [Required]
• Customer Relations [Required]
• Grammar/Spelling [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]

Education:

• Bachelor's [Required]
• Doctorate [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• PharmD

Work Experience:

• 1+ hospital experience strongly preferred [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Pharmacist (RPH) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$54.62 - $101.60

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.