Clinical Pharmacist

Advocate Health

4d•$55 - $82

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist oversees pharmaceutical care and supports safe, effective medication use. The role includes evaluating biomedical literature; designing, recommending, monitoring, and evaluating patient-specific medication regimens; reviewing and interpreting medication orders; counseling patients and caregivers; and collaborating with the healthcare team on formulary adherence and medication-use processes. The pharmacist also prepares, dispenses, stores, and handles medications in accordance with best practices, organizational policies, and applicable regulations. The position supports medication safety and quality improvement, may participate in medical emergencies, and may precept, mentor, orient, and train pharmacy students, residents, learners, and teammates. The pharmacist directs and checks the work of pharmacy support staff and provides care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients served. This is a per-diem role primarily needed for weekend coverage. Most shifts are weekend days, with some need for weekend evenings. The department is seeking an experienced pharmacist comfortable working with lighter weekend staffing. The stated pay range is $54.90–$82.35.

Requirements

Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity.
Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification, as required by area of practice.
Credentialing and privileging, as required by area of practice.
Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP.
No experience required; the posting also describes the desired candidate as an experienced pharmacist comfortable with lighter weekend staffing.
Maintains skills in area of practice.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills.
Decision-making, team-building, customer service, and conflict-resolution skills.
Life support training courses may be required at department discretion.
Able to meet the stated physical and functional demands, including walking, standing, pushing a mobile cart, lifting materials, using both hands, reading small print, and operating necessary equipment.

Responsibilities

Oversee pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
Counsel patients and caregivers on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and administration.
Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens using relevant biomedical literature; implement and document recommendations in the appropriate format.
Review and accurately interpret medication orders and prescriptions.
Participate in the management of medical emergencies when applicable.
Support medication safety and quality improvement activities, including reporting events through appropriate channels.
Perform quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication-use system as appropriate.
Collaborate with the healthcare team on formulary adherence and the medication-use process, including assisting with acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate-use, and investigational medications.
Practice in compliance with organizational policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
Prepare, dispense, and oversee the proper storage and handling of medications.
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned.
Mentor, orient, train, and assist with performance evaluations of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned.
Direct and check pharmacy support team members’ work to promote safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the role
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs