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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. As an integral part of our team, you will have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

The Clinical Pharmacist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for identifying, preventing, and/or resolving medication related problems; for providing authoritative information to other health care professionals, patients, and the public;

and for assuring that the informational, clinical, and drug distribution components of pharmacy services function as an integrated system to provide patient centered care to the patients and staff of Northwestern Medicine.

• Interprets medication orders to ensure safety and proper use of medications, alerting to compatibilities, incompatibilities, medication duplication, allergies, and potential administration errors. Coordinates solving medication related problems between pharmacy, nursing, and prescribers.
• Monitors medication therapy for significant drug-drug, drug-diet, or drug-laboratory test interactions; intervenes in circumstances of significant interactions and therapeutic duplications.
• Evaluates and documents that the medication(s) selected are appropriate for achieving the desired therapeutic outcome; communicates potential problems and likely solutions to the prescriber.
• Acts as a consultant in pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals; participates in therapeutic drug monitoring programs and adjusts therapy as indicated by patient condition and laboratory results.
• Processes all medication order information into the Electronic Health Record to ensure accuracy of records regarding past, current and future dispensing and charging.
• Maintains a comprehensive pharmacy patient profile including age, weight, allergies, diagnosis, and pertinent pharmacokinetic parameters.
• Oversees packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications for all patients and employees according to established policies and procedures.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products.
• Verifies medication orders before delivery to patient care areas and resolves discrepancies.
• Reviews laboratory data for appropriateness of medication use and recommends changes when needed.
• Develops and presents orientation, education and training programs for medical, nursing, hospital, and pharmacy staff; assists in educating pharmacy students, residents, and fellows.
• Educates patients and their families about specific medications; provides accurate and timely medication information and teaching to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with medication management (e.g., cardiac arrest response).
• Maintains the hospital formulary and ensures compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities; documents all clinical activities and interventions performed.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and plans workload within given time constraints; works cooperatively with fellow pharmacists to oversee and direct activities of the work area.
• All other job duties as assigned.

Required

• Current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Illinois.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.

Preferred

• Training and knowledge of specialty areas (neonatology, critical care, oncology, etc.).
• Completion of a pharmacy residency program or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.

Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.