Staff Pharmacist - Outpatient Pharmacy

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a qualified Staff Pharmacist for its outpatient pharmacy. The successful candidate will manage medication therapies, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, and provide quality patient care. Applicants must hold a B.S. or PharmD degree and have a current pharmacist license, with preference for those who have completed a pharmacy residency or possess substantial experience in the field. This full-time role offers competitive pay rates ranging from $30.00 to $45.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 1-year pharmacy practice residency or 3 years of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Proficient use of technology in medication application.
• Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective medication therapies for patients.
• Maintain strict control and accountability for dispensed medications.
• Evaluate the quality of services provided to customers.

Skills

Knowledge of pharmacy regulations

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership skills

Education

B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

Current pharmacist license in good standing

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Word processing applications

Spreadsheets

Job description

Staff Pharmacist - Outpatient Pharmacy

Join to apply for the Staff Pharmacist - Outpatient Pharmacy role at Insight Health Systems.

Pay Range

This range is provided by Insight Health Systems. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay

$30.00/hr - $45.00/hr

About Insight Health Systems

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full‑service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago, creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world‑class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides patient care second to none! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

General Summary

Plans, organizes, controls, and supervises activities in hospital outpatient pharmacy according to hospital policies, standards of practice of the profession, and State and Federal laws. Recommends innovations in the practice and function of the hospital pharmacy to the Outpatient Pharmacy Manager and carries out mutually agreed upon programs. Employees are expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

Description

• Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensures safe, appropriate, cost effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Ensures strict control and accountability for medications dispensed to patients.
  • Ensures compliance with health system policies and procedures that apply to pharmacy services. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Continuously evaluates the quality of services and/or products provided to the department’s customers.
  • Serves as a positive role model by displaying a cooperative professional behavior in interacting with others.

Job Specifications

• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy and a current pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy.
  • Completion of a 1-year pharmacy practice residency, specialty residency, or fellowship, or at least 3 years of pharmacy experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems required.
• Skills
  • Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services.
  • Proficient in the use and application of new medications and technology.
  • Leadership, administrative, human resource, and managerial skills required.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively participate on interdisciplinary teams and committees.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics.
  • Problem solving ability and analytical thinking required.
• Abilities
  • Repetitive use of hand and fingers (e.g., use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.) and stooping, kneeling, or reaching to pick up items from the floor, remove and replace items on low and high shelving, and file documents in lower file drawers.
  • Sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time (4‑8 hours) is often necessary. Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care