Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist, ATC

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, is seeking a full-time, motivated professional for the position of Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist who will be assigned to UI Health's outpatient Antithrombosis team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients in the area of antithrombosis management at the UI Health Hospital & Clinics. The clinic sees patients with major disease states requiring short or long-term anticoagulation therapy with traditional and direct oral anticoagulants, including patients with venous thromboembolism, atrial fibrillation, mechanical heart valves, ischemic stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and various hypercoagulable states. The clinic also sees high-risk patients who are pregnant and pediatric patients in need of anticoagulant therapy. Consults for peri-procedure bridging therapy are also handled. The hospital is a 450-bed academic institution located approximately 2 miles west of downtown Chicago. The hospital serves an urban, indigent patient population. The Retzky College of Pharmacy, with campuses in Chicago and Rockford, is the #1 college of pharmacy in the state of Illinois and #6 in total research grant funding, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).

Requirements

PharmD and PGY1 residency experience required.
Candidates must present evidence of, or eligibility for, Illinois licensure as a professional pharmacist at time of employment.

Nice To Haves

PGY2 Ambulatory Care residency or 2-3 years of equivalent clinical experience is preferred.
Strong clinical knowledge base.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work independently and adapt to a changing work environment.
Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Providing pharmaceutical care to patients in the area of antithrombosis management.
Managing drug initiation and selection, ordering and monitoring labs, dose adjustments, ordering refills, discontinuation of therapy, and patient education under the Antithrombosis Therapy Management Protocol.
Billing each clinic encounter using facility fee charges.
Responsible for nurse, physician, and pharmacy staff development.
Coordinating and conducting quality initiative projects.
Developing collaborative treatment and research protocols.
Providing didactic lectures and precepting entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy students, PGY1 residents, and PGY2 residents.
Engaging in scholarly activities, including presentations and publications.