Clinical Pharmacist Full Time Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

6h

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role identifies, prevents, and resolves medication-related problems; provides authoritative medication information to healthcare professionals, patients, and the public; and integrates the informational, clinical, and drug distribution components of pharmacy services to support patient-centered care.

The Department of Pharmacy’s mission is to deliver safe, high-quality, effective, and efficient patient care while developing people, advancing research, and coordinating pharmacy services across Northwestern Medicine. Its vision is to become a national leader in the pharmacy enterprise through excellence, innovation, education, and research.

This full-time position is scheduled for 72 hours per pay period and rotates among first (day), second (evening), and third (night) shifts. The pharmacist provides medication management and distribution services, collaborates with other healthcare professionals, documents clinical activities, and supports education and quality improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Active Clinical Pharmacist license in the state of Illinois (IDFPR).

Nice To Haves

• Training and knowledge in specialty areas such as neonatology, critical care, or oncology.
• Completion of a pharmacy residency program or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders to ensure safety and proper medication use, considering compatibilities, allergies, duplications, and potential administration errors.
• Coordinate resolution of medication-related problems among pharmacy, nursing, and prescribers, using initiative and sound judgment.
• Monitor medication therapy for significant drug-drug, drug-diet, and drug-laboratory interactions; intervene when warranted.
• Evaluate and document whether selected medications are appropriate to achieve desired therapeutic outcomes, and communicate potential problems and solutions to prescribers.
• Consult with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions.
• Participate in therapeutic drug monitoring and intervention programs, adjusting therapy based on patient condition and laboratory results.
• Enter medication order information into the Electronic Health Record and maintain comprehensive pharmacy patient profiles.
• Oversee medication packaging, labeling, and distribution for patients and employees according to established policies and procedures.
• Monitor scheduled medication use on nursing units and maintain controlled medication inventories in dispensing areas.
• Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, including sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products.
• Verify medication orders before delivery to patient care areas and resolve discrepancies.
• Review laboratory data, including culture and sensitivity, toxicology, and therapeutic drug monitoring results, and recommend changes when needed.
• Develop and present orientation, education, and training for medical, nursing, hospital, and pharmacy staff; assist with education of pharmacy students, residents, and fellows.
• Educate patients and families about medications and provide timely medication information or teaching to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Respond to emergencies, such as cardiac arrests, to assist with medication management.
• Maintain the hospital formulary and limit medication use to formulary items when appropriate.
• Document clinical activities and interventions; collect data and maintain required logs, records, and other documentation.
• Communicate professional knowledge effectively in oral and written forms.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement and medication use review activities.
• Organize, prioritize, and plan workload within time constraints.
• Work cooperatively with pharmacists to oversee and direct work-area activities, assign work to technicians, and support department objectives.
• Review restocking of automated dispensing cabinets throughout the hospital and resolve problems.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures.
• Maintain proficiency and expertise through continuous professional development.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection against unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time