Outpatient Pharmacist - Registry

Sinai Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinai Chicago is seeking an Outpatient Retail Pharmacist to ensure safe and compliant dispensing of prescription medications in our outpatient settings. You will support care coordination for discharge patients, fill prescriptions at nearby clinics, supervise pharmacy technicians, handle telephone requests and refills, and intervene to rectify prescription errors while maintaining professional standards.

This role requires a current Illinois Pharmacist License and completion of an accredited

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Pharmacist License
• CPR certification within 6 months of employment
• Completion of an accredited Immunization training program within 6 months of employment
• BS or PharmD (preferred) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Regulatory requirements for dispensing prescription drugs

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and safely in outpatient setting
• Assist with care coordination of discharge patients and ensure timely medication access
• Provide guidance to pharmacy technicians to maximize efficiency and accuracy
• Handle telephone calls, refills, and ensure patients receive their medications
• Identify and intervene to correct prescription errors while maintaining professionalism

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Job description

The Outpatient Retail Pharmacist is expected to fulfill all regulation requirements relating to the dispensation of prescription drugs. The pharmacist will assist with care coordination of discharge patients as well as fill prescriptions for patients at nearby clinics. The pharmacist is ultimately responsible for medication safety and dispensation of prescription drugs. The pharmacist will assist outpatient pharmacy technicians with the filling and checking of medications. The pharmacist is also expected to assist with telephone calls, refills, and ensuring patients receive their medications. Although not a direct supervisor, the pharmacist is expected to guide pharmacy technicians to maximize pharmacy operations. If a mistake exists in a prescription, the pharmacist is expected to correct the error and intervene. Pharmacists, as well as technicians, are expected to act professionally at all times.

MINIMUM Education, experience, & skills:

• Current Illinois Pharmacist License
• CPR certification within 6 months of employment
• Completion of an accredited Immunization training program within 6 months of employment
• BS or PharmD (preferred) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Other Requirements/Preferred