Clinical Pharmacist

State of Illinois • Dixon, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Pharmacy and Clinical Support Services is seeking a licensed registered pharmacist in Dixon, Illinois, to serve as a clinical pharmacist at the facility in an interdisciplinary setting on matters related to pharmacological use. The pharmacist provides guidance and professional leadership to Pharmacy Technicians in filling physician orders and medication station supply requisitions, compiles information from client medication records, and assists physicians, pharmacists, and nursing personnel with in-service training on drug and medication matters.

This is a full-time, salaried union position with the Illinois Department of Human Services. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch. The position is fully in office; hybrid work is unavailable.

Requirements

• Hold a current registered pharmacist license in the State of Illinois.
• Have one year of professional experience as a practicing registered pharmacist.
• Maintain an Illinois Registered Pharmacist license in good standing and free of discipline.
• Have no discipline reported from other states’ Boards of Pharmacy.
• Be able to lift, push, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Pass the IDHS background check.
• Pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law.

Nice To Haves

• One year of professional experience dealing with medical reactions, benefits, and side effects associated with specific drug therapies.
• One year of professional experience directing and participating in the preparation of complex prescriptions.
• One year of professional experience analyzing and properly interpreting medication charts and identifying and recommending modifications when necessary.
• One year of professional experience maintaining accurate records and reports of pharmaceutical purchases, dispensing, and storage.
• One year of professional experience providing leadership and guidance relating to medical reactions, benefits, and side effects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical pharmacist at the facility in an interdisciplinary setting for matters related to pharmacological uses.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assist in filling physician orders and medication station supply requisitions.
• Compile information from client medication records.
• Assist physicians, pharmacists, and nursing personnel in in-service training regarding drug and medication matters.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the stated duties.

Benefits

• Pension program
• Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Three paid personal business days annually
• Twelve paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over from year to year
• Ten to 25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment
• Thirteen paid holidays annually and 14 in even-numbered years
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave
• Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed