Staff Pharmacist- Clinical- Rotate

Job Description

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in the role of Staff Pharmacist-Clinical with the Inpatient Pharmacy.

Eligible for a sign‑on bonus up to $5,000.

Staff Pharmacist
- Clinical are registered pharmacists who assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Through various assignments within the department, they provide support of centralized and decentralized medication‑use systems as well as deliver optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. Clinical Pharmacists adeptly function in pharmacy operational areas, including but not limited to central dispensing pharmacies, satellite dispensing pharmacies, and specialty pharmacy areas.

• Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all medication orders by evaluating drug selection, dose, frequency, safety, dosage form, allergies, drug interactions, and disease state interactions prior to dispensing of medications.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians to provide the following and assure the completion of:
  • Preparation of first and missing doses
  • Order Entry
  • Delivery of STAT medications as necessary
  • IV Therapy coordination
• Ensure proper drug utilization by monitoring compliance with drug use criteria, clinical pathways, and IV to PO conversion.
• Document clinical interventions which prevent or eliminate drug‑related problems (e.g., adverse drug reactions, drug interactions) or promote cost‑effective drug therapy.
• Clarify and solve problems concerning medication orders with prescribing physicians, suggest alternative medication therapies to physicians when appropriate, serve as a source of information for investigational drug information for health professionals, identify and report adverse drug reactions.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Participate in ambulatory pharmacy dispensing activities as required, performing dispensing, counseling, and clinical services in the outpatient setting.

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred.
• Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois (complete licensure process within 60 days of employment).
• ASHP accredited PGY‑1 Pharmacy Residency required.
• Board Certification in area of expertise is preferred.
• Clinical pharmacy experience (2‑4 years) in a hospital setting preferred (required if no PGY‑1 residency).
• Exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience. Extensive clinical experience and development may be considered in lieu of formal training.
• Experience in Oncology preferred.

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full‑time (1.00 FTE)
• Shift: Rotating (AM 7:00‑3:30, PM 2:00‑10:30)
• Unit/Department:
  Inpatient
• CBA Code:
  Non‑Union
• Work Location:
  
  Hyde Park campus (100% at Hyde Park)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday and every other weekend.
• Hours:
  
  Approximately 40 hours per week.

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. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations. Benefits are reviewed annually and include standard medical, dental, vision, and a comprehensive benefits package.

UChicago Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, 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 the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire.

Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.