Investigational Drug Services Pharmacist

Advocate Health•Park Ridge, IL

3d•$55 - $82

About The Position

Oversees the provision of safe and effective pharmaceutical care in the practice area, consistent with Clinical Pharmacist role expectations. The role includes pharmaceutical care, patient counseling, development and monitoring of patient-specific medication regimens, medication order review, support for medication safety and quality improvement, and collaboration with the healthcare team. The pharmacist assists with acquiring non-formulary, compassionate-use, and investigational medications; prepares, dispenses, stores, and handles medications in accordance with best practices and applicable requirements; and supports learners and pharmacy teammates through precepting, mentoring, training, and workflow oversight. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, and primarily Monday through Friday on the first shift. Travel to Advocate sites within Illinois may be required for site visits. An Illinois pharmacist license is required. Investigational Drug Services and oncology experience are preferred; no experience is required. The role requires a pharmacy bachelor's or doctorate degree from an ACPE-accredited school, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP.

Requirements

Pharmacist license in Illinois required; licensure in the state(s) of practice or eligibility for reciprocity is required.
Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP.
Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice.
Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.
Maintain skills in the area of practice.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent communication and organizational 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.
Ability to meet the physical and functional requirements described, including walking, standing, pushing a mobile cart weighing up to 50 pounds, lifting 35 pounds without assistance, performing computer and equipment tasks, and using appropriate PPE.

Nice To Haves

Investigational Drug Services experience preferred.
Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
Educate patients and caregivers about medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and administration.
Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature; implement recommendations, follow policies and procedures, and document appropriately.
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 to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process; assist in acquiring non-formulary, compassionate-use, and investigational medications.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
Prepare, dispense, and oversee proper medication storage and handling in accordance with best practices, policies, and applicable regulations.
Precept 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 the accuracy of pharmacy support team members' work to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages, using knowledge of growth and development and age-specific needs as described in 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
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Competitive compensation, with potential premium pay and incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs