Ingalls Memorial Hospital Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Outpatient - Registry

The University of Chicago Medicine•Harvey, IL

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingalls Memorial, as a Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Registry in the Outpatient Pharmacy. In this role as a Staff Pharmacist, you will provide a quality level of comprehensive pharmaceutical services demonstrating sound judgment based upon knowledge and application of professional, departmental and organizational principles and standards. The person in this role demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide care to the patient population served by the organization which includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care consistent with departmental/hospital philosophy, mission statement, professional standards, and policies and procedures, in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.

Requirements

A high degree of accuracy is constantly
The incumbent must remain alert on all occasions, and must be able to effectively intervene if questions arise as to the appropriateness of a medication order
The ability to significantly affect patient care is constant
The incumbent gives work direction to other department personnel
Basic Life Support certification.
Must hold current valid registration as a pharmacist in the State of Illinois
Attained the professional degree in pharmacy from an ACPE accredited school (B.S. in Pharmacy, or Pharm.D.)

Nice To Haves

Retail/outpatient pharmacy experience
Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service and understanding of general hospital operations highly desired.

Responsibilities

Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all medication orders by evaluating drug selection, dose, frequency, safety, dosage form, allergies, drug interactions, and disease state interactions prior to dispensing of medications.
Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all medication orders prior to dispensing by evaluating patient information including (but not limited to) age, weight, relevant medical characteristics, and laboratory results.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide patient care.
Supervises pharmacy technicians working under their direction to provide the following and assure the completion of: New or refill prescription processing, including order entry, claim adjudication, prior authorizations, financial assistance, and other needs based on the practice setting
Scheduling of new and refill prescriptions for pickup or mail order delivery
Preparation of prescription orders, including the fulfillment, packaging, dispensing, and distribution of medication orders
Checking for expired medications
Maintaining drug inventory, including replacement or restocking of medications including
Other activities related to pharmacy practice setting
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing the services of the department through personal actions and/or participation on departmental ad hoc performance improvement teams.
Reports cost saving (expense reduction) possibilities to pharmacy supervisory personnel for immediate consideration.
Monitors inventory usage of all drugs and pharmaceutical items throughout the pharmacy and requests replenishments as required.
Sustains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational medication therapy selection, and suggesting appropriate Formulary alternatives to the physician as indicated
Monitors drug therapy for efficacious and adverse effects and notifies the physician when changes are necessary.
Recommends medications to physicians when appropriate.
Detects and follows up on all reports of suspected drug allergic and adverse reactions and documents as required.
Initiates established protocols for pharmacokinetic services by evaluating patient, drug, and dosage; then, ordering appropriate follow-up work as requested by physicians and per departmental guidelines (protocols).
Interviews patients as necessary to determine past medical history and previous medications, present status, and response to therapy
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.