Clinical Pharmacist Lead-Emergency Medicine, Full-Time Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? The Clinical Pharmacist Lead reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Practice Coordinator and Manager Pharmacy, the Clinical Pharmacist Lead assists in facilitating the daily operations and delivery of quality service within designated practice areas. The Clinical Pharmacist Lead is an advocate and a voice for pharmacy staff, and works closely with pharmacy leadership. The Pharmacist Lead is responsible for assisting with staff questions, working with the Practice Coordinator to troubleshoot and resolve daily issues, facilitating pharmaceutical educational programs and new personnel training, and providing expert recommendation on workflows, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college of Pharmacy – Bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
Licensed Clinical Pharmacist in Illinois
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Clinical Pharmacist, preferably in a health care institution
Experience in managing operations, personnel, quality functions, and the professional aspects of pharmacy practice
Evidence of effective communication skills both oral and written with all levels of internal and external customers

Nice To Haves

Experience normally acquired through at least 3 years of pharmacy experience in a health care institution
Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Residency

Responsibilities

Facilitate compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, statutes and regulations governing pharmacy practice in areas of responsibility
Supports the maintenance of regulatory compliance requirements within designated practice areas
Assists with implementation and maintenance of pharmacy services that are an integral part of the care delivery systems of Northwestern Medicine
Utilization of new technology and the provision of pharmacy services that will improve patient care, patient safety and economic outcomes
Fulfills all the responsibilities, qualifications, license/certification, and education/experience of a Clinical Pharmacist
Assists with daily preparation, distribution and control of all medications used, including those that are investigational
Works with Practice Coordinator to improve patient care and workflow efficiencies.
Works along frontline pharmacy staff to ensure that medications are appropriately provided to achieve the desired therapeutic outcome consistent with patient parameters and disease states
Works cooperatively with fellow pharmacists to oversee and direct the activities of the work area, to assign work to technicians, and to assure that the established Department objectives are accomplished
Facilitates a team-based approach to patient care problem solving and service delivery
Serves as the first-line escalation
Uses communication skills of persuasiveness and assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the other person’s point of view, to influence the behavior and opinions of professional and technical colleagues
Supports talent development in technical and clinical positions
Assists practice coordinator in management of schedule
Assists in facilitating necessary arrangements for coverage along with management of productivity based on patient care
Supports trainees, including fellows, residents, and students
Creates an environment of high morale and engaged motivated staff
Maintains interdepartmental relationships by acting as a subject matter expert resource between the pharmacy department and other disciplines
Assists Practice Coordinator in meeting organizational goals
Serves as a role model and resource to Pharmacy staff
Assists with implementation of medication safety initiatives within the hospital and outpatient settings
Participates in and supports medication use quality initiatives through various NM committees, including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees
Participates in quality initiatives as indicated by the annual quality plan
Supports the practice of evidence-based medicine through the coordination of staff education, as well as participation in collaborative practice agreements and policy creation
Assists with monitoring and evaluating policies and practices to suggest operational changes
Actively participates in post-graduate training in pharmacy that meets the ASHP accreditation standards
Assists in coordination of technical and pharmacist staff participation in educational programming to promote continued professional development
Provides/facilitates training of new Clinical Pharmacists