NI-Pharmacist

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a NI-Pharmacist where you'll play a crucial role in patient care by reviewing medication orders and ensuring optimal drug therapy. This full-time role includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including education assistance and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement for career advancement

Annual wellness reimbursement

On-site daycare

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Must be eligible or has taken MPJE and NAPLEX for Illinois licensure.
• Successful completion of annual clinical competencies required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates medication orders for appropriateness.
• Monitors patient drug regimens and intervenes when appropriate.
• Provides drug information to health system staff and patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Critical decision-making

Education

Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy

Completion of ASHP-accredited residency

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Job Description

Job Description

Pay Range: $124,100.00 - $186,200.00 / year

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay
  

Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have :

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice
  
  

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reviews and evaluates medication orders for appropriateness. Authorizes the dispensing of medications to inpatients and outpatients at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Monitors patient’s drug regimens and intervenes when appropriate to ensure optimal drug therapy. Provides drug information to the Health System staff, patients and community. Carries out the control and distribution functions ensuring compliance with health systems, state, and federal policies, guidelines and laws. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy. Completion of ASHP-accredited residency preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Be eligible or has taken Multi-state Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE) and North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) to become licensed in the State of Illinois.

Must provide copy of diploma/degree for highest level of education obtained.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills required. Ability to use calculator and computer. Ability to effectively communicate and develop collaborative working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Processes medication orders properly.
• Proficient in Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Participates in Code Blue situations.
• Provides medication information when applicable.
• Maintains knowledge in Policies and Procedures.
• Displays competency in the use of all pharmacy resources, including computer software, hardware and other technology.
• Maintains control and inventory of Controlled substances.
  
  

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and physician brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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