Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist — Rounds & Drug Therapy

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid life and disability

403(b) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition assistance

Student loan support

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a hospital pharmacist to participate in daily rounds, counsel physicians on drug therapies and ensure safe, effective medication use for pediatric patients.

Qualifications include IL licensure eligibility, hospital setting experience, and strong communication skills. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and collaboration with physicians and nurses in a leading pediatric center.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an American Council of Pharmaceutical Education accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Illinois.
• One year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Familiar with medical and nursing practices and concepts of patient care.
• Must read/write/speak English and demonstrate color differentiation.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily rounds on day shift and counsels physicians on drug therapies.
• Provides drug information to nurses, patients and parents; monitors efficacy and toxicity.
• Reviews physician orders for appropriateness based on patient status and history.
• Maintains patient profiles, narcotics and investigational drug records.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals; checks IV admixtures for accuracy.
• Takes admitting drug histories and assists in resuscitations when needed.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians and participates in appraisals.
• Supports service principles: innovation, excellence and teamwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacology

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a hospital pharmacist to participate in daily rounds, counsel physicians on drug therapies and ensure safe, effective medication use for pediatric patients.

Qualifications include IL licensure eligibility, hospital setting experience, and strong communication skills. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and collaboration with physicians and nurses in a leading pediatric center.