Overnight Clinical Pharmacist - Exempt

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

* Benefits from Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

* Paid Time Off from Day One

* 403-B Retirement Plan

* 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

* Career Development

* Whole Person Well-being Resources

* Mental Health Resources and Support

* Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Address:

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD

City:

LA GRANGE

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60525

Job Description:

* 7 on/7 off - Full Time Night - 8 pm to 6:30 am

Perform all pharmacist functions including compounding, dispensing, verification, and documentation of medications across central, satellite, and IV areas. Review and monitor medication orders and patient profiles to prevent, identify, and resolve drug-related problems; complete pharmacist consults and perform pharmacokinetic dosing, monitoring, and adjustments. Provide safe, timely, and cost-effective medication therapy; actively participate in stewardship, dose optimization, surveillance, and restricted-use programs. Engage in direct patient care and interdisciplinary rounds, ensuring smooth transitions of care from admission through discharge and follow-up.

Educate and counsel patients, families, and healthcare team members on safe and effective medication use. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate pharmacy technicians, interns, students, and residents; support team learning and development. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and accreditation activities; track performance metrics (e.g., interventions, error reduction, cost savings). Identify, report, and help resolve medication safety events, adverse drug reactions, and errors.

Contribute to professional advancement through practice innovation, research, specialty alignment (e.g., critical care, oncology, infectious disease), committee participation, and scholarly activity. Demonstrate proficiency with EHRs, pharmacy informatics systems, and medication automation to optimize clinical decision support and documentation. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills

* Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary

* Works under minimal supervision, while using independent judgment

* Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel

* Ability to analyze data and follow up and resolve discrepancies

* Ability to keep accurate and complete records

* Ability to teach, precept, and facilitate training

* Ability to participate in clinical activities and documentation such as IV to PO, renal dosing, and pharmacokinetics

* Initiative to keep abreast of developments in the provision of pharmacy services

* Initiative to keep abreast of new information/products/developments in the field of pharmacy

* Proficiency in general hospital pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance

* Proficiency with hospital computer systems, pharmacy technology, and pharmacy automation

* Proficiency in hospital pharmacy practice, patient-centered care, advanced pharmacy practice, medication therapy management, and evidence-based medicine

* Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

* Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

* Performs other duties as assigned

* Fully understands and can apply all state and federal laws and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy

* Must possess excellent knowledge of current drug therapies, drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, and sociologic principles necessary to assist in the safe and effective utilization of drugs by patients

* Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency regarding special needs and behaviors of age or ethnic specific groups

* Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively

* Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration

* Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories, with the ability to perform basic patient assessments and referrals

* Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards

* Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements

* Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel

* Proficiency in utilizing electronic health records (EHR) and clinical decision support systems

* Perform Clinical…