Pharmacist

SpecialtyRx, Inc; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Paid training and registration support

Career advancement

Job summary

SpecialtyRx, Inc. is hiring a licensed Pharmacist for our new closed-door LTC location in Cook County, Illinois. The role focuses on evaluating orders, ensuring accurate dispensing, and advising on therapy changes within a growing LTC pharmacy organization.

The position requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in hospital, retail, or healthcare settings being advantageous. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Illinois required.
• Long-Term Care pharmacy experience preferred.
• Hospital, retail pharmacy, or related healthcare settings experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Framework/ECM software knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness, dosage, interactions, and administration.
• Ensure medications are accurately dispensed and labeled.
• Recommend therapy changes to physicians and facility staff when appropriate.
• Maintain customer databases including medical history, clinical information, and laboratory data.
• Investigate and resolve medication-related inquiries.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, and healthcare team regarding medication-related concerns.
• Supervise medication preparation and dispensing processes.
• Maintain controlled substance records for legal and inventory purposes.
• Ensure proper medication storage and security standards are maintained.
• Perform on-call duties when required.

Skills

Licensed pharmacist

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Illinois Pharmacist license

Tools

Framework/ECM software

Job description

Competitive Pay | Stable Schedule | Career Growth

SpecialtyRx is seeking a Pharmacist for our new closed-door pharmacy location opening soon in Cook County, Illinois. We welcome experienced professionals looking to grow with a rapidly expanding long-term care pharmacy organization.

About Us

SpecialtyRx is a Long-Term Care pharmacy providing pharmaceutical services to long-term care facilities and assisted living communities. We are committed to delivering personalized care and high-quality pharmacy services to the patients and facilities we serve.

As we expand into Cook County, Illinois, we are building a dedicated team focused on operational excellence and exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness, dosage, potential interactions, and proper administration.
• Ensure medications are accurately dispensed and properly labeled.
• Recommend therapy changes to physicians and facility staff when appropriate.
• Maintain customer databases including medical history, clinical information, and laboratory data.
• Investigate and resolve medication-related inquiries.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and healthcare team members regarding medication-related concerns.
• Supervise medication preparation and dispensing processes.
• Maintain controlled substance records for legal and inventory purposes.
• Ensure proper medication storage and security standards are maintained.
• Perform on-call duties when required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Illinois required.
• Long-Term Care pharmacy experience preferred.
• Previous experience in hospital, retail pharmacy, or related healthcare settings preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Framework / ECM software knowledge is a plus.

Full-time schedule

• 1st shift 8am-4:30pm Monday–Friday and every other weekend.
• 2nd shift 6pm-2:30am Monday–Friday and every other weekend.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
• Stable and consistent scheduling.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Group Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid training and registration support.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SpecialtyRx, Inc. is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce. We recruit and retain talented individuals without regard to race, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.