Pharmacist Per Diem, RAB Retail Pharmacy

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department: RAB Retail Pharmacy

Work Type:
Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $80.90 per hour

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General

Summary:

The Registered Pharmacist – per diem, under the direction of the Pharmacy Unit Manager performs professional functions generally associated with the practice of pharmacy in the retail setting for the retail pharmacy. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy (desired).
• Currently licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Illinois.
• Minimum of one year hospital pharmacy experience and two years retail pharmacy experience is desired.
• Capable of assuming responsibility for evaluating and monitoring drug therapy relative to the total needs/problems of the ambulatory care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Must be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.
• Flexibility with work schedule.
• Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Dependable in attendance and job performance.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic.

• Telephone, computer systems, laminar air flow hoods, copiers, fax machines, calculator and other office equipment as necessary.

• Normal office, warehouse and clinical environments.
• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogens, chemotherapeutic agents, cleaning and sanitizing agents

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interprets and validates prescriptions in regard to such attributes as legibility and authenticity.
• Checks patient profile for pertinent medication information before dispensing medication.
• Evaluates dosage regimen for appropriateness of dosage, interval, formulation, and duration of therapy.
• Evaluates refill status of prescription; may determine refill abuse or non-compliance.
• Fills and checks prescription order in a timely manner.
• Analyzes and resolves problems on an ongoing basis in such areas as availability of drugs and designing compounding procedures to maintain effective pharmacy operation.
• Participates in and is familiar with the procedures involved with the procurement, inventory control, record maintenance and distribution of investigational drugs.
• Makes recommendations to physicians or other health care professionals regarding patient-specific drug therapy.
• Responds to drug information inquiries from physicians, nurses, and…