Pediatric Pharmacist: Inpatient & Outpatient Care Expert

La-Rabida-Children; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago seeks a registered pharmacist to perform inpatient and outpatient duties, review orders, provide drug information, and supervise IV and chemotherapy admixtures.

The role emphasizes patient care, quality assurance, inventory management, and training of staff, with requirements of a B.S. in Pharmacy and Illinois license; pediatric experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum B.S. in Pharmacy.
• Related Work Experience: 1-2 year’s hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Clinical skills beyond traditional dispensing functions highly valued.
• Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist License.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets drug orders and provides medications to patients, clinic outpatients, and staff.
• Advises physicians, nurses, hospital personnel, patients, and families on drug information.
• Produces IV/chemo admixtures using aseptic technique per policy.
• Monitors drug therapies for appropriateness, adverse effects, and interactions.
• Participates in QA monitoring, drug use evaluation, and floor stock duties.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians in dispensing medications and supplies.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Clinical skills

Patient communication

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy

Job description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago seeks a registered pharmacist to perform inpatient and outpatient duties, review orders, provide drug information, and supervise IV and chemotherapy admixtures.

The role emphasizes patient care, quality assurance, inventory management, and training of staff, with requirements of a B.S. in Pharmacy and Illinois license; pediatric experience is valued.