Oncology Home Infusion Pharmacist — Clinical Specialist

The University of Chicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

The University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for the Abbvie Cancer Pavilion Home Infusion Pharmacy in Hyde Park/Calumet City, IL. You will ensure safe, effective drug therapy for cancer care infusion in home or infusion-site settings while supervising technicians and coordinating workflow.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, maintaining compliance with standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred.
• Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in Illinois (complete licensure within 60 days).
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency required or 3+ years hospital staffing experience; oncology home infusion experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a standard of performance compliant with JCAHO, ASHP guidelines, and licensing acts.
• Interprets and dispenses drug orders ensuring appropriate selection, dosing, interactions, and cost.
• Identifies and resolves drug-related problems; recommends rational alternatives as needed.
• Checks medication orders for allergies, duplications, interactions, and correct dosing; enters orders if needed.
• Ensures accurate labeling, preparation, and storage; coordinates home infusion pharmacy workflow.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians and quality of work.
• Participates in orientation, education, and mentoring of staff; performs duties as needed.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Oncology experience

Home infusion knowledge

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

Job description

The University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for the Abbvie Cancer Pavilion Home Infusion Pharmacy in Hyde Park/Calumet City, IL. You will ensure safe, effective drug therapy for cancer care infusion in home or infusion-site settings while supervising technicians and coordinating workflow.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, maintaining compliance with standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.