Oncology Infusion Pharmacist — Per Diem/Travel Ready

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist, per diem, to support cancer care at Swedish Hospital in Chicago and Arlington Heights. The role involves direct patient care, chemotherapy preparation, education for patients and staff, and collaboration with the care team.

Requirements include Illinois Pharmacist license, BS or PharmD, oncology certification preferred, and 3+ years of clinical pharmacist experience. Willingness to rotate to multiple Center sites and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist license
• Board certification in oncology training or equivalent experience preferred
• At least 3 years of experience as a clinical registered pharmacist (excluding externships)

Responsibilities

• Provide and document comprehensive pharmaceutical care to NorthShore patients with cancer and other cancer-related conditions
• Provide and document medication education and symptom management to oncology patients and caregivers
• Review and process chemotherapy and supportive care orders for clinical appropriateness
• Prepare and dispense anti-cancer and supportive care medications following policy and procedures
• Design or update chemotherapy plans and monitoring plans for oncology patients
• Create educational materials for patients on chemotherapy
• Manage chemotherapy infusion reactions for oncology patients
• Provide consultative services to other health care professionals on anti-cancer drug therapy
• Provide medication education to pharmacists and other health care professionals
• Precept learners (PGY2 oncology residents, PGY1 residents, and students)

Education

BS or PharmD (preferred) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist, per diem, to support cancer care at Swedish Hospital in Chicago and Arlington Heights. The role involves direct patient care, chemotherapy preparation, education for patients and staff, and collaboration with the care team.

Requirements include Illinois Pharmacist license, BS or PharmD, oncology certification preferred, and 3+ years of clinical pharmacist experience. Willingness to rotate to multiple Center sites and travel as needed.