Pharmacist - Acute Setting

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a licensed Pharmacist for travel contracts in Illinois. The role involves reviewing prescriptions for accuracy, counseling on drug interactions, and collaborating with healthcare teams to monitor patient outcomes and adverse effects.

A current pharmacist license in the state, CPR (when applicable), and compliance with regulations are required. Travel assignments may be in outpatient or facility settings.

Qualifications

• Current registration and/or license as a Pharmacist in state of practice required
• One year of experience as licensed pharmacist preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions to ensure accuracy and safety
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan, monitor, review and evaluate patient effectiveness and adverse effects
• Provide information on drug interactions and potential side effects
• Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions

Skills

Prescription review

Drug interactions knowledge

Collaboration with clinicians

Patient safety monitoring

Problem solving

Education

Pharmacist license (state)

CPR certification

Health certificate

Job description

The Pharmacist performs clinical and professional pharmaceutical work in the compounding and dispensing of drugs and IV supplies. The Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing prescriptions to ensure accuracy. The Pharmacist will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to plan, monitor, review and evaluate patient effectiveness and adverse effects. The pharmacist provides information and advice regarding drug interactions and potential side effects as well as analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.

• Current registration and/or license as a Pharmacist in state of practice required
• One (1) year of experience working as a licensed pharmacist preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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