Clinical Pharmacist
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacist coordinates pharmacy department activities under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and clinical coordinator, if applicable, to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care and ensure patient safety. At least 50% of professional time is spent in direct patient care, including interdisciplinary rounds, patient counseling, and participation in patient care committees. Direct patient care includes observing and evaluating patients and their medication-related needs; initiating, modifying, or discontinuing patient-specific pharmacotherapy; and ongoing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and follow-up in collaboration with other health professionals. The scope of care may include general medicine/surgical services, intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, emergency care, oncology, peri-operative services, geriatrics, and outpatient services. This is a full-time, day-shift position at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois.
Requirements
- Current state Registered Pharmacist License.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy.
- Completion of postgraduate clinical training (PGY-1) or more than 3 years of qualifying experience.
- BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
- Postgraduate clinical training (PGY-2).
- Board certification in a Board of Pharmacy Specialties clinical specialty.
- ACLS certification.
- Experience in hospital pharmacy operations.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate pharmacy department activities under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and clinical coordinator, if applicable.
- Provide high-quality pharmaceutical care while ensuring patient safety.
- Spend at least 50% of professional time in direct patient care, including interdisciplinary rounding, patient counseling, and participation in patient care committees.
- Observe and evaluate patients and their medication-related needs.
- Initiate, modify, or discontinue patient-specific pharmacotherapy.
- Monitor and follow up on patients' pharmacotherapy in collaboration with other health professionals.
- Provide care in applicable clinical areas, including general medicine/surgical services, intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, emergency care, oncology, peri-operative services, geriatrics, and outpatient services.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Additional voluntary benefit options.
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Job Type
Full-time
