Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

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 Pulmonary team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients with pulmonary diseases (e.g. asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)). The pharmacist will join a team of providers to deliver care to patients in an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facility via a telehealth model. 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

Provide pharmaceutical care to patients with pulmonary diseases (e.g. asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)).
Deliver care to patients in an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facility via a telehealth model.
Work under a hospital-approved protocol to participate directly in the assessment and management of patients with asthma and COPD.
Recommend and implement an evidence-based care plan in collaboration with the treating credentialed practitioner.
Initiate, modify, or discontinue drug therapy for treatment of pulmonary diseases to achieve therapeutic goals.
Order laboratory tests to assist in the management of asthma and COPD.
Responsible for nurse, physician, and pharmacy staff development.
Coordinating and conducting quality initiative projects.
Developing collaborative treatment and research protocols.
Provision of didactic lectures.
Precepting entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy students, PGY1 residents, and PGY2 residents.
Scholarly activities, including presentations and publications.