Specialty Pharmacist, Full-Time
About The Position
CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a full-time Specialty Pharmacist to join a growing team at Hospital Sisters Health System in Springfield, Illinois. The pharmacist will provide service to patients with complex specialty diseases and support improved clinical outcomes. The role works alongside pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to support clinical, operational, and financial performance for health systems. The pharmacy is located within Hospital Sisters Health System. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position includes reviewing and dispensing medication orders, providing clinical pharmacy services, collaborating with care teams, monitoring safety and outcomes, supporting pharmacy technicians and interns, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree.
- Active pharmacist license in good standing in the state of Illinois.
Nice To Haves
- Ambulatory or specialty experience.
- Proficiency in multiple EMR systems such as Cerner, EPIC, or Meditech.
- Proficiency with dispensing systems such as Willow Ambulatory, QS1, RX30, or Computer Rx.
Responsibilities
- Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy.
- Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication regimens for hospitalized patients.
- Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety, identifying and preventing adverse drug events.
- Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring efficient and compliant workflow.
- Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, including Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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Job Type
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