Pharmacist-30451

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center's Oncology Specialty Pharmacy seeks a Pharmacist to support operations and fulfillment, including verification and dispensing of oral oncology and supportive care medications. The role collaborates with fulfillment technicians to ensure timely access and safe distribution of medications.

Clinical duties may include pharmacotherapy reviews, patient counseling, and provider support, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance within Rush policies.

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience in acute care setting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written communication.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify specialty pharmacy prescriptions for accuracy, completeness, and safety.
• Support fulfillment operations for oral oncology and supportive care medications to ensure timely dispensing.
• Collaborate with fulfillment technicians to maintain efficient workflow and resolve operational issues.
• Assist with inventory management, monitor usage trends, and identify shortages or expiring products.
• Provide drug information and therapy recommendations to providers, nursing staff, patients and team members as appropriate.
• Counsel patients on oral oncology therapies and supportive care medications, including adherence and safety.
• Document clinical interventions and patient care activities per standards.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Education

Illinois Pharmacist license

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy Services- Administration

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $58.80 - $88.20 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Pharmacist in this position will primarily support the operational and fulfillment functions of the Oncology Specialty Pharmacy at the Rush Cancer Center Pharmacy. Responsibilities include verification and dispensing of oral oncology and supportive care medications, oversight of prescription fulfillment workflows, inventory management activities, and ensuring safe, efficient medication distribution to patients. This pharmacist will work closely with fulfillment pharmacy technicians and other members of the specialty pharmacy team to support timely medication access and delivery. Clinical responsibilities, including medication counseling, pharmacotherapy review, and provider support, may be assigned as operational needs permit. The pharmacist exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify specialty pharmacy prescriptions for accuracy, completeness, therapeutic appropriateness, dosing, potential drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Support fulfillment operations for oral oncology and supportive care medications, ensuring timely and accurate dispensing, preparation, and distribution of patient-specific prescriptions.
• Collaborate with fulfillment pharmacy technicians to maintain efficient workflow and resolve operational issues impacting prescription processing, dispensing, and medication delivery.
• Assist with inventory management activities, including monitoring inventory levels, evaluating medication utilization trends, managing medication shortages, identifying expiring product, and supporting inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Oversee medication storage and handling processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and manufacturer requirements, including management of specialty and limited-distribution medications.
• Clarify prescription orders when necessary, through direct and timely communication with prescribers or designated practitioners.
• Provide drug information and medication-related recommendations to providers, nursing staff, patients, caregivers, and pharmacy team members as appropriate.
• Perform patient counseling and education regarding oral oncology therapies, supportive care medications, adherence strategies, adverse effect management, and safe medication handling as operational workload permits.
• Document clinical interventions, medication therapy recommendations, and patient care activities in accordance with departmental and organizational standards.
• Uphold departmental, specialty pharmacy, and institutional policies and procedures while supporting quality, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Serve as a resource to fulfillment pharmacy technicians and assist with workflow prioritization and daily operational coordination when needed.
• Assist with scheduling adjustments and operational coverage needs to maintain continuity of pharmacy services.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement projects, accreditation activities, workflow optimization efforts, and other initiatives that support specialty pharmacy growth and excellence.
• Maintain competency in specialty pharmacy operations, oral oncology therapies, payer requirements, prior authorization processes, and specialty pharmacy best practices.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications

• One year of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be flexible with work schedule.
• Dependable attendance and job performance.
• Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Illinois.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.