Cardiovascular ICU Pharmacist

Ascension • Elk Grove Village, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Alexian Brothers is seeking a Cardiovascular ICU Pharmacist to join their Pharmacy department. This full-time, day shift position involves ensuring safe and accurate medication management in specialized areas such as nuclear medicine, oncology, and cardiology. The role requires reviewing, compounding, and dispensing orders, serving as a subject matter expert, and guiding clinical leadership across pharmacy sites. Responsibilities include assessing medication orders to identify and resolve drug-related problems, recommending formulary alternatives, and collaborating with physicians and clinical staff to optimize patient care. The pharmacist will also supervise and support technical personnel in medication preparation and dispensing, provide drug information and patient counseling, support academic initiatives as a preceptor, and offer operational coverage as needed.

Requirements

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

Nice To Haves

• PGY1 & PGY2 in Critical Care/Cardiology

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and accurate medication management in specialized areas (nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology) by reviewing, compounding, and dispensing orders.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and guide clinical leadership across pharmacy sites.
• Assess medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems.
• Recommend formulary alternatives and collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to optimize patient care.
• Supervise and support technical personnel in medication preparation, maintenance, and dispensing, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Provide drug information, patient counseling, and education to medical staff and patients.
• Support academic initiatives as a preceptor.
• Provide operational coverage across pharmacy areas as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level