Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/ Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology
About The Position
The University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, seeks a full-time clinical faculty member and clinical pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care to hematology and oncology patients in the hospital and on-site clinics at UI Health’s University of Illinois Hospital. The 450-bed academic hospital serves an urban, indigent patient population and is accredited by the Commission on Cancer. Cancer services address a range of common and rare cancers. The pharmacist will join a seven-pharmacist hematology and oncology team and serve as an integral member of multidisciplinary hospital and clinic teams. The position combines clinical pharmacy practice with academic responsibilities, including teaching and precepting students and residents. Faculty rank—Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor—will be commensurate with experience. Scholarly activity is expected.
Requirements
- PharmD degree.
- PGY1 residency experience.
- PGY2 residency in Oncology, or 2–3 years of equivalent clinical experience as a clinical pharmacist in hematology and oncology.
- Evidence of, or eligibility for, Illinois professional pharmacist licensure at the time of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Strong clinical knowledge base.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
- Flexibility and ability to work independently and adapt to a changing work environment.
- Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide pharmaceutical care to hematology and oncology patients in hospital and on-site clinic settings.
- Review and reconcile medications; make medication selection and dosing recommendations.
- Manage total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
- Select immunosuppression and infectious disease prophylaxis.
- Manage nausea and pain.
- Perform therapeutic drug monitoring and provide drug information.
- Educate patients.
- Contribute to nurse, physician, and pharmacy staff development.
- Coordinate and conduct quality improvement projects.
- Develop collaborative treatment and research protocols.
- Provide didactic lectures.
- Precept entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy students, PGY1 residents, and PGY2 residents.
- Participate in scholarly activities, including presentations and publications.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
