Clinical Pharmacist- Full-Time Days
Job Description
Join University of Chicago Medicine, as a Clinical Pharmacist in the Ambulatory Infusion Center at Silver Cross/Orland Park location. In this role as a Clinical Pharmacist, you will assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy for patients treated at a UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. 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.
Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $2,500
Job Summary
Responsible and accountable for the provision of safe and effective drug therapy and other pharmaceutical care services intended to achieve outcomes related to the cure, diagnosis or prevention of disease, elimination or reduction of patient’s symptoms, or arresting or slowing of a disease process, and improve a patient’s quality of life in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
University of Chicago Medicine Essential Job Functions
- Maintains a standard of performance that is in compliance with Joint Commission, ASHP practice standards/guidelines, federal/state licensing acts, and UCH and Pharmaceutical Services Policies and Procedures
- Interprets, evaluates, and accurately dispenses all drug orders in the patient’s best interest as assessed by appropriateness of drug selection, contraindications, dose, side effects, drug interactions, food interactions, duration of therapy, route of administration, and cost
- Identifies, resolves and prevents potential and actual drug-related problems. Recommends rational therapeutic alternatives as needed to prevent future problems
- Accurately checks medication orders, insuring that patient allergies, drug duplication, and drug interactions do not exist which contraindicate therapy and that the drug dose is correct. Enter orders directly into computer system if necessary
- Participates in the orientation, education, and mentoring of new staff (i.e. pharmacists, nurses, pharmacy technicians, etc.) as needed
- Performs other duties as requested by senior management
University of Chicago Medicine Required Qualifications
- 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).
- Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency preferred. Oncology experience highly preferred.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-Time
- Shift: Day
- Unit/Department: Infusion Drugs- Silver Cross/Orland Park
- CBA Code: Non - Union
Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
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.
As a condition of employment, 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.
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 on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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