FT Retail Pharmacist

West Suburban Medical Center•Oak Park, IL

22d•$50 - $56

About The Position

For over 100 years, West Suburban Medical Center has supported generations of families in the Oak Park and surrounding areas. Our kind, caring hospital staff have a passion to heal and make a difference in our community. We understand that our employees are the heart of our facility. If you are looking for a family atmosphere, a company committed to professional growth and a culture that embraces our five core values of Quality. Innovation. Service. Integrity. Transparency. JOB SUMMARY Provides prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals and compounds medications, according to professional standards and practices. The ideal candidate will be assuming responsibility for state regulations being followed and adhered to throughout the duration of their employment.

Requirements

Graduate of ACPE accredited school of pharmacy at a college or university
Licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy
One year experience in hospital pharmacy
Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics preferred
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Proficiency with PCs and word processing and spreadsheet applications
Good oral and written communication skills
Must be accurate and prompt
Must maintain total confidentiality of all patient records

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the WMH Transformation for Success eight elements, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers.
Evaluates medications orders or prescriptions, accurately and safely compounds medications in age appropriate and acceptable dosage forms, appropriately packages and dispenses pre-manufactured dosage forms.
Manages systems for storage, preparation and dispensing of medicinal agents using appropriate techniques and following the health systems policies; effectively oversees work of technical personnel who may be involved with these processes.
Provides education or in-services on rational medication therapy and medication procedures effectively to health care professionals, students, patients, and the public.
Retrieves, analyzes, evaluates, and interprets scientific literature in order to provide accurate, concise, applicable and timely drug information response to health professionals.
Designs, implements, monitors, evaluates and intervenes in patient pharmacotherapy to ensure effective, safe and economical patient care.
Applies clinical pharmacokinetic data to design effective, safe, and economical therapeutic medication regiments.
Enhances skill sets through continuing education.
Manages own professional practice including time, professional ethics, attendance and punctuality and customer focus.
Participates in implementing goals and objectives, and policies and procedures for the department.