STAFF PHARMACIST | PRN

Forum Extended Care Services • Chicago, IL

5d • $55 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

For more than 50 years, we've served those who cannot care for themselves and the heroes who care for them. Join us in helping long-term care facilities improve resident care by making medications easier. We're a diverse, yet close-knit, team of hard workers committed to using technology and Lean Six Sigma to improve quality, eliminate unnecessary work, and support an employee-driven culture. Join one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois while making a real difference in peoples lives.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Current unencumbered license as a Registered Pharmacist in the pharmacy's state of practice.
• Excellent math, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in long-term care or hospital pharmacy preferred.
• IV experience preferred.
• If no experience in IV preparation/dispensing, must be able to learn and demonstrate competency.

Responsibilities

• Utilize clinical knowledge to analyze medication profiles and new medication orders for appropriateness of therapy, dose, and potential interactions before dispensing to residents of long-term care facilities.
• Supervise dispensing of medication orders in compliance with State and Federal regulations, as well as best practice standards.
• Comply with all applicable company policies, procedures, and patient protocols.
• Comply with HIPAA and all current government regulations and professional standards respecting patient care.
• Participate in educational and professional programs and/or review professional literature on an ongoing basis to maintain knowledge and competency in current and developing techniques, professional standards, and the services offered by Forum.
• Assist pharmacy managers and lead pharmacy technicians in managing daily workflow of the pharmacy and supervising technician activity.
• Work in a fast-paced 24/7/365 institutional pharmacy environment.

Benefits

• Pay differentials for 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program plus paid time for catastrophic illness
• Paid life insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Excellent 401(k) program with company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Discounted Forum-wear
• Discounted prescription & OTC purchase program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level