Registered Pharmacist

UNITED Pharmacy Staffing; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED Pharmacy Staffing seeks a licensed Pharmacist for an on-site contract role in Mount Prospect, IL to verify specialty medications and review patient profiles for safe and effective therapy.

You will counsel patients and care teams, maintain regulatory compliance, and support inventory and documentation in collaboration with healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Pharmacist license (unrestricted) and pharmacy degree.
• Experience in medication therapy management and drug interaction reviews.
• Strong communication and collaboration in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients and care teams on medication use, safety, and interactions.
• Verify specialty medications and review patient profiles for appropriate therapy.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure compliant documentation.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication therapy management

Drug interaction review

Patient counseling

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Company Description

UNITED Pharmacy Staffing focuses on matching pharmacy professionals with practice settings that align with their skills, interests, and career goals. The organization maintains relationships with pharmacy providers and uses a tailored search approach to connect providers with opportunities that fit their short- and long-term objectives. UNITED Pharmacy Staffing emphasizes honesty, hard work, and high standards of customer service in all interactions with candidates and client organizations. The company is committed to building long-term relationships with employers and supporting them in developing strong pharmacy teams.

Role Description

The Registered Pharmacist role is a contract, on-site position located in Mount Prospect, IL. The pharmacist will be responsible for accurately verifying specialty medications, and reviewing patient profiles to ensure safe and appropriate therapy. Day-to-day tasks include counseling patients or care teams on medication use, potential side effects, and drug interactions, as well as answering clinical questions. The role involves collaborating with other healthcare providers, maintaining regulatory and organizational compliance, and supporting inventory management, including ordering, storage, and controlled substance handling. The pharmacist will document all activities in accordance with pharmacy laws and company policies, contribute to quality assurance initiatives, and may assist in training or mentoring pharmacy support staff.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Pharmacist license in the state of Illinois; PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited school.
• Demonstrated clinical pharmacy skills, including medication therapy management, drug interaction review, and patient or caregiver counseling.
• Proficiency with pharmacy information systems, e-prescribing platforms, and basic office software; ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state pharmacy laws, regulations, and best practices related to dispensing, documentation, and controlled substances.
• Attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and a commitment to patient safety and ethical practice.
• Experience in specialty, home infusion, or managed care pharmacy settings is preferred
• Availability to work on-site in Mount Prospect, IL, with flexibility in scheduling as required by the assignment.