Clinical Pharmacist

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Pharmacist (Full time, second shift)

Description

This Clinical Pharmacist position focuses on identifying, preventing, and resolving medication-related problems while supporting patient-centered care. You will provide authoritative medication information, monitor therapy for key interactions and therapeutic appropriateness, and ensure accurate medication order processing in the Electronic Health Record. The role also includes clinical documentation, medication packaging/labeling and distribution oversight, therapeutic drug monitoring, patient and staff education, formulary management, and emergency medication management.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and check for safety issues (compatibilities, duplication, allergies, and potential administration errors)
• Coordinate resolution of medication-related problems with pharmacy, nursing, and prescribers
• Monitor medication therapy for significant drug-drug, drug-diet, and drug-laboratory test interactions
• Evaluate and document medication appropriateness for therapeutic outcomes and communicate recommendations to prescribers
• Serve as a consultant on pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions; participate in therapeutic drug monitoring programs
• Process order information into the Electronic Health Record and maintain accurate medication record integrity
• Maintain comprehensive pharmacy patient profiles including allergies, diagnosis, and pharmacokinetic parameters
• Oversee packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications; monitor scheduled medication use and controlled inventories
• Compound and dispense medications, including sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition
• Verify orders prior to delivery and resolve discrepancies
• Review laboratory data to recommend medication changes (e.g., culture/sensitivity, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring)
• Develop and deliver orientation/education/training for staff and support education for trainees
• Educate patients and families on medications
• Respond to emergency situations to assist with medication management
• Provide timely medication information and teaching to healthcare professionals and patients
• Maintain the hospital formulary and promote formulary-appropriate medication usage
• Document clinical activities, collect data, maintain logs, and complete required documentation
• Participate in quality improvement and medication use review activities
• Organize and prioritize workload; coordinate with pharmacy team and supervise technician work
• Review restocking and troubleshoot automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs)
• Ensure compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures
• Maintain proficiency through continuous professional development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
• Active Clinical Pharmacist license in the state of Illinois (IDFPR)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, including protection for unexpected life events
• Benefits details available via the provided benefits page; eligibility may vary by employment classification