Clinical Faculty​/Clinical Pharmacist, Coordinator, Hospital Pharmacy Services

Chicago, IL, United States

Clinical Faculty (Open Rank) /Clinical Pharmacist, Coordinator, Hospital Pharmacy Services

Location
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Chicago

Salary: The budgeted salary rate for the position is $135,000 - $160,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Summary/

Description:

TheUIC Retzky College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice is seeking a full-time, motivated professional for the position of Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist, Coordinator, Hospital Pharmacy Services who will be assigned to UI Health’s Central Pharmacy.

Theideal candidate will work within the Hospital Pharmacy Operations and team and will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients at the University of Illinois Hospital. The hospital is a 450-bed academic institution located approximately 2 miles west of downtown Chicago. The hospital serves anurban, indigent patient population.

The Retzky College of Pharmacy, with campuses in Chicago and Rockford, is the #1 college of pharmacy in Illinois and #6 in total research grant funding, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). More information about the College and Department of Pharmacy Practice can be foundat (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and .

Duties:

• Oversee compliance with USP , USP , state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Provide leadership and day-to-day support to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in sterile compounding areas.
• Monitor and maintain cleanroom environmental controls, including temperature, humidity, pressure differentials, certification schedules, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Develop, review, and maintain cleanroom policies, procedures, workflows, and documentation.
• Lead quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives related to sterile compounding, cleanroom practices, and medication safety.
• Investigate cleanroom deviations, contamination events, sterility concerns, and medication-related incidents; implement corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Ensure proper inventory management of cleanroom supplies, hazardous drug products, sterile compounding materials, and equipment.
• Conduct routine audits of…