Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist: Patient Care & Med Safety

Carolinas Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Pharmacy is a full-time department position combining central and decentralized clinical shifts. Expect day and evening hours with weekend rotation, residency or prior hospital experience preferred.

License to practice in the state and required certifications, with a doctoral or PharmD degree. The role emphasizes evidence-based care, patient education, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity.
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification may be required based on area of practice.
• Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care, retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
• Counsels patients and caregivers on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, handling and administration.
• Designs and monitors patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens and documents in the proper format.
• Reviews and interprets medication orders and prescriptions
• Participates in management of medical emergencies when applicable
• Supports medication safety and quality improvement activities within the department
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and non-formulary requests.
• Prepares, dispenses, stores and handles medications per policies and regulations
• Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and learners
• Directs and checks the work of pharmacy support staff to ensure safe workflows

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication and organizing

Excellent presentation and training

Decision making and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Doctorate in Pharmacy (ACPE) or NABP FPGEC

Job description

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Pharmacy is a full-time department position combining central and decentralized clinical shifts. Expect day and evening hours with weekend rotation, residency or prior hospital experience preferred.

License to practice in the state and required certifications, with a doctoral or PharmD degree. The role emphasizes evidence-based care, patient education, and collaboration with the healthcare team.