Part-Time Home Infusion Pharmacy Specialist

Rush; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Home Infusion Pharmacy. This part-time role focuses on safe infusion therapies and coordination with physicians and nurses under Rush policies.

The candidate will review orders, counsel patients and families, dispense and prepare sterile admixtures, and monitor therapy in collaboration with the health care team. Strong IV therapy knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and State of Illinois Pharmacist license.
• Experience and knowledge in intravenous admixture, IV drug therapy and chemotherapy.
• Ability to evaluate drug therapy for ambulatory patients with clinicians.
• Strong problem solving and independent work skills.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Flexibility with work schedule and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Receives and verifies new patient orders and documents.
• Consults with patients, families and professionals about medications.
• Supervises preparation of sterile IV admixtures and dispensing.
• Processes orders promptly and maintains pharmacy records.
• Maintains clinical skills through literature review and seminars.
• Monitors drug therapy and communicates findings with care team.
• Participates in on-call rotation and training programs.
• Supports department quality assurance activities.

Skills

IV admixture

IV therapy

Chemotherapy

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

ASHP Residency

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Home Infusion Pharmacy. This part-time role focuses on safe infusion therapies and coordination with physicians and nurses under Rush policies.

The candidate will review orders, counsel patients and families, dispense and prepare sterile admixtures, and monitor therapy in collaboration with the health care team. Strong IV therapy knowledge is essential.