Part-Time Clinical Pharmacist — Patient-Centered Care

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Clinical Pharmacist in Illinois to deliver patient-centered pharmacy services, interpret medication orders, ensure safety, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff across the hospital.

The role includes monitoring therapy, consulting on pharmacokinetics, maintaining records in the EHR, educating patients and staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Pharmacist license (IDFPR) is required or actively pursuing licensure.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacokinetics and adverse drug reaction monitoring.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders to ensure safety and proper use; coordinate with pharmacy, nursing and prescribers.
• Monitor therapy for interactions and therapeutic duplications; intervene as needed.
• Evaluate medication choices for therapeutic outcomes and communicate concerns to prescribers.
• Consult on pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions; participate in monitoring programs.
• Document all clinical activities and interventions in the EHR and maintain patient profiles.
• Educate patients and families about medications and provide staff education and training.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy duties

Medication safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Clinical Pharmacist in Illinois to deliver patient-centered pharmacy services, interpret medication orders, ensure safety, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff across the hospital.

The role includes monitoring therapy, consulting on pharmacokinetics, maintaining records in the EHR, educating patients and staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.