Inpatient Oncology Clinical Pharmacist - Impactful Care

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care across our Chicago-area hospitals. You will interpret orders, monitor therapy, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to optimize medication safety and effectiveness.

The role requires an active Illinois Pharmacist license, a PharmD or Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, and a commitment to quality improvement and education for staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Active Illinois Clinical Pharmacist license (IDFPR) required.
• Residency or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interprets medication orders to ensure safety and proper use of medications and coordinates solving medication-related problems.
• Monitors medication therapy for interactions and intervenes as needed.
• Evaluates and documents medication appropriateness and communicates issues to prescribers.
• Acts as a consultant in pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions for healthcare professionals.
• Documents all clinical activities and maintains patient profiles and records.
• Oversees packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications and maintains controlled inventories.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including sterile products and parenteral nutrition.
• Educates patients and families about medications and responds to emergencies related to medication management.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care across our Chicago-area hospitals. You will interpret orders, monitor therapy, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to optimize medication safety and effectiveness.

The role requires an active Illinois Pharmacist license, a PharmD or Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, and a commitment to quality improvement and education for staff and patients.