Inpatient Pharmacist - Registry & Medication Therapy

Advocate Aurora Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Pharmacy in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a part-time pharmacist to oversee pharmaceutical care, review orders, design therapy regimens, counsel patients and caregivers, and support medication safety initiatives.

This role requires licensure in Illinois and a pharmacist degree from an ACPE-accredited program. Ten-hour shifts with rotating AM/PM schedules emphasize teamwork and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Illinois or eligible for reciprocity.
• Pharmacist degree from ACPE-accredited school or NABP FPGEC.
• Strong communication, organization, and counseling skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care, including evaluating literature and therapy regimens.
• Counsels patients and caregivers on medications, adverse effects, and proper use.
• Designs and monitors patient-specific regimens based on literature and policies.
• Reviews medication orders and ensures accuracy and safety.
• Supports medication safety and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Patient counseling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Illinois pharmacist license

ACPE-accredited pharmD/Bachelor degree

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

EMR/EHR proficiency

Job description

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Pharmacy in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a part-time pharmacist to oversee pharmaceutical care, review orders, design therapy regimens, counsel patients and caregivers, and support medication safety initiatives.

This role requires licensure in Illinois and a pharmacist degree from an ACPE-accredited program. Ten-hour shifts with rotating AM/PM schedules emphasize teamwork and compliance with policies.