Staff Clinical Pharmacist Mn, Full-Time Nights (Pediatric)

The University of Chicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Staff Clinical Pharmacist to join the Inpatient Pharmacy team at our comprehensive academic medical center. Staff Pharmacists provide safe, effective medication therapy, supervise technicians, and collaborate with physicians across adult and pediatric inpatient services.

The role requires ACPE-accredited degree, Illinois licensure, and completion of a PGY-1, with overnight shifts and full-time status; UChicago offers growth and a strong commitment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy.
• Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois (complete licensure process within 60 days of employment).
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency.
• Clinical pharmacy experience (2-4 years) in a hospital setting preferred (required if no PGY-1 residency).
• Exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Board Certification in area of expertise.
• Experience in Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all medication orders by evaluating drug selection, dose, frequency, safety, dosage form, allergies, drug interactions, and disease state interactions prior to dispensing of medications.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians working under their direction to provide: preparation of first and missing doses, order entry, delivery of STAT medications, IV therapy coordination.
• Ensure proper drug utilization by monitoring compliance with drug use criteria, clinical pathways, and IV to PO conversion.
• Document clinical interventions which prevent or eliminate drug-related problems or promote cost-effective drug therapy.
• Clarify and solve problems concerning medication orders with prescribing physicians, suggest alternative medication therapies, serve as a source for Investigational drug information, identify and report adverse drug reactions.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Staff in both adult and pediatric inpatient hospital pharmacies.

Education

Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy

Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois

Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency

Clinical pharmacy experience (2-4 years) in a hospital setting

Board Certification in area of expertise

Experience in Pediatrics

Job description

Job Description

Join one of the nation's most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in the role of Staff Clinical Pharmacist with the Inpatient Pharmacy. This opportunity allows for growth and collaboration, while supporting a team that is dedicated to enhancing lives and being on the forefront of all we do.

Staff Clinical Pharmacist are registered pharmacists who assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Through various assignments within the department, they provide support of centralized and decentralized medication-use systems as well as deliver optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. Clinical Pharmacists adeptly function in pharmacy operational areas, including but not limited to central dispensing pharmacies, satellite dispensing pharmacies, and specialty pharmacy areas.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all medication orders by evaluating drug selection, dose, frequency, safety, dosage form, allergies, drug interactions, and disease state interactions prior to dispensing of medications.


• Supervises pharmacy technicians working under their direction to provide the following and assure the completion of:
  
  
  
  • Preparation of first and missing doses
  
  
  • Order Entry
  
  
  • Delivery of STAT medications as necessary
  
  
  • IV Therapy coordination
  
  
  
  


• Ensure proper drug utilization by monitoring compliance with drug use criteria, clinical pathways, and IV to PO conversion


• Document clinical interventions which prevent or eliminate drug-related problems (i.e. Adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, etc.) or promote cost-effective drug therapy.


• Clarify and solve problems concerning medication orders with prescribing physicians, suggest alternative medication therapies to physicians when appropriate, serve as a source of information for Investigational drug information for health professionals, identify and report adverse drug reactions.


• Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel.


• Staff in both adult and pediatric inpatient hospital pharmacies

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy


• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy


• Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois (complete licensure process within 60 days of employment)


• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency


• Clinical pharmacy experience (2-4 years) in a hospital setting preferred (required if no PGY-1 residency)


• Exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience. Extensive clinical experience and development may be considered in lieu of formal training

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in area of expertise


• Experience in Pediatrics

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time/1.00FTE


• Shift: Overnight; 7 on/7 off


• Unit/Department: Inpatient


• CBA Code: Non-Union

About Us

We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.