2739 - MSH PHARM REGISTERED PHARMACIST
About The Position
Sinai Chicago is seeking a patient-centered, detail-oriented General Medicine Pharmacist to join our inpatient pharmacy team in a full-time capacity. This role provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to general medicine units, including order verification, therapeutic drug monitoring, and interprofessional collaboration with physicians, nurses, and care teams. As a pharmacist in a teaching hospital, you will also play a key role in educating students and residents, supporting safe, evidence-based medication use, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout daily clinical operations.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy.
- Current Illinois Pharmacist License in good standing.
- Hospital pharmacy experience required (completion of a PGY1 residency preferred).
- Strong clinical knowledge in internal medicine, pharmacokinetics, and evidence-based practice.
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with EPIC EMR and automated dispensing systems (e.g., Omnicell) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Verify, evaluate, and process medication orders in a timely and accurate manner.
- Monitor drug therapy for appropriate indication, dosing, interactions, renal/hepatic function, and cost-effectiveness.
- Provide drug information and therapeutic recommendations to providers and nursing staff.
- Monitor and adjust therapies for anticoagulation, vancomycin, aminoglycosides, and other high-risk medications.
- Participate in patient care rounds as needed.
- Support discharge medication counseling and transitions of care when appropriate.
- Communicate actively with the medical team regarding patient-specific drug therapy plans.
- Support nursing workflows through clarification of medication orders, IV compatibility, and safe administration practices.
- Coordinate with case management, dietitians, and providers to ensure continuity and safety of care.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state/federal pharmacy laws, and Joint Commission standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including medication use evaluations and antimicrobial stewardship.
- Document interventions, adverse drug events, and therapy recommendations accurately in the EMR.
- Precept pharmacy students and PGY1 residents as part of the experiential education team.
- Participate in the development and review of clinical protocols, order sets, and guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
