NI-Pharmacist (Retail Pharmacy)

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

Job summary

At UW Health in northern Illinois, as a pharmacist, you'll serve patients by dispensing medications and providing consultation. The position includes opportunities for career growth, a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and compliance with health regulations and safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunity for on-site day care

Abundant career growth opportunities

Strong shared governance structure

Qualifications

• Must have current licensure from the State of Illinois or be license eligible.
• At least two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and dispense medications while counseling patients on drug use.
• Monitor drug regimens and assure compliance with health policies.
• Direct technician workflows and maintain pharmacy environments.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy

Completion of ASHP-accredited residency

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

Per Diem Staff will not be eligible to participate in any associate benefit plans sponsored by the Health System.

Paid Time Off: UW Health complies with The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Act, which requires Illinois employers to provide employees with one hour of VAC PLAW time for every 40 hours worked.

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

Serve patients by reviewing and evaluating physician orders; preparing, dispensing, and delivering medications. Counsel customers in the pharmacy, in inpatient rooms, and recipients of mail-order prescriptions via phone as necessary.

Monitor patient’s drug regimens and intervene when appropriate to ensure optimal drug therapy. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.

Complete pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow. Provide drug information to the Health System staff, patients, and the community. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Capable of working independently. Ensure compliance with Health System, state, and federal policies, guidelines and laws. Maintain records for controlled substances, remove outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory. Be comfortable with giving immunizations and have immunization certification.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy. At least two years of experience preferred. Completion of ASHP-accredited residency preferred. Must provide copy of diploma/degree for highest level of education obtained.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current licensure from State of Illinois or license eligible.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.