Staff Clinical Pharmacist Mn, Full-Time Nights (Pediatric)
About The Position
The Staff Clinical Pharmacist is a registered pharmacist in the Inpatient Pharmacy who is responsible and accountable for providing safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. The role supports centralized and decentralized medication-use systems and delivers medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. Pharmacists may work in central dispensing, satellite dispensing, and specialty pharmacy areas, and staff in both adult and pediatric inpatient hospital pharmacies. This is a full-time, overnight position with a 7-on/7-off schedule in the Inpatient department. The position is non-union. Employees must complete a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening, and comply with flu vaccination requirements before hire; medical and religious exemptions will be considered as allowed by law.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
- Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree.
- Eligible for pharmacist licensure in Illinois and able to complete the licensure process within 60 days of employment.
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency.
- If the candidate has not completed a PGY-1 residency, 2–4 years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital setting is required.
- Exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience; extensive clinical experience and development may be considered in lieu of formal training.
Nice To Haves
- Board certification in the area of expertise.
- Experience in pediatrics.
- Clinical pharmacy experience (2–4 years) in a hospital setting is preferred when the candidate has completed a PGY-1 residency.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate medication orders for appropriate drug selection, dose, frequency, safety, dosage form, allergies, drug interactions, and disease-state interactions before dispensing.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and assure completion of preparation of first and missing doses, order entry, delivery of STAT medications as necessary, and IV therapy coordination.
- Monitor compliance with drug-use criteria and clinical pathways, and monitor IV-to-oral conversion to ensure proper drug utilization.
- Document clinical interventions that prevent or resolve drug-related problems or promote cost-effective drug therapy.
- Clarify and resolve medication-order problems with prescribing physicians and suggest alternative medication therapies when appropriate.
- Provide investigational drug information to health professionals and identify and report adverse drug reactions.
- Assist with orientation and training of new personnel.
- Staff in adult and pediatric inpatient hospital pharmacies.
Benefits
- The posting directs applicants to the employer’s benefits overview but does not specify individual benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
