Outpatient Retail Pharmacist - HIV

Ascension Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Chicago is seeking a full-time pharmacist to manage medication orders, provide patient counseling, and ensure safe medication practices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and be licensed in Illinois. This position offers competitive hourly pay and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation required.
• Experience with disease-state management for patients living with HIV preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assure appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medications.
• Review and assess medication orders to prevent drug-related problems.
• Provide drug information to medical staff and patients.

Skills

Pharmacist credentialing

Medication dispensing

Patient counseling

Drug information provision

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Details

• Department: Retail Pharmacy

• Schedule: Full Time, Day Shifts

• Hospital: Ascension Saint Joseph

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Salary: $56.27 - $82.29 per hour

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.

• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.

• Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.

• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.

• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.

• Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.

• Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.

• May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.

• Provide patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

Additional Preferences

This role focuses on pharmacy interactions associated with disease-state management for patients living with HIV and those impacted by the disease, including PrEP treatment. Patient care and tasks associated with meds to beds and specialty patients will follow as workflow allows

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.