Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Investigational Drug Services; IDS

Job Overview

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist. You will be a registered pharmacist who assumes responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt research medication therapy. You will provide clinical pharmacy services for patients enrolled in clinical research receiving treatment as an inpatient or ambulatory setting, joining a large team in IDS.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000.

• Provide clinical pharmacy services for patients enrolled in clinical research in inpatient or ambulatory settings, joining the Investigational Drug Services (IDS) team.
• Assess patient needs and incorporate age- and disease-specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education.
• Adjust care according to patient response and provide clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events.
• Serve as a departmental resource and liaison to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups.
• Manage and facilitate the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Conduct clinical research and practice advancement projects, as well as patient care quality and regulatory compliance initiatives to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice.
• Provide medication- and practice-related education/training and actively serve as a preceptor for Doctor of Pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.
• Participate in IDS-related activities such as Site Initiation Visits, study activation, proof of concept for studies, drug accountability, and other elements germane to IDS pharmacy.

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
• Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency
• Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service
• Knowledge and understanding of general hospital operations and regulatory compliance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel
• Ability to integrate clinical and distributive pharmacy services with quality improvement, teaching, research, and professional development activities
• Ability to perform compound sterile and non-sterile products (hazardous and non-hazardous) and minimum aseptic technique validation as required for compounding
• Significant general clinical knowledge and expertise in traditional therapeutics and patient-centered care
• Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence-based medicine in area appropriate for clinical assignments
• Significant knowledge of cleanroom operations, proper aseptic technique, and sterile products preparation (hazardous and non-hazardous)
• Strong teaching and precepting skills with expertise in experiential training
• Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in Illinois or eligible (complete licensure process within 60 days of employment)
• Board Certification in area of expertise required within 18 months of hire (BPS, SOCRA, etc.)

• Doctor of Pharmacy or another advanced degree
• PGY-2 Investigational Drugs and Research or Clinical pharmacy experience (2–4 years) in a hospital setting (required if no PGY-2 residency)

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full Time (1.00)
• Shift: Rotating, Periodically on-call
• Location:
  
  Pharmacy Services – Hyde Park
• Unit/Department:
  Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy
• CBA Code:
  Non-Union

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, mindful that each patient is a person. UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

All employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview: UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed annually. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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