PHARMACIST – INPATIENT SERVICES – PROVIDENT HOSPITAL

Cook County•Chicago, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides pharmaceutical care to Inpatient Pharmacy Services. Supervises the performance of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students in the pharmacy setting. Provides daily communication with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, to provide comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

Must be licensed as a pharmacist in good standing in the State of Illinois, required (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Graduation from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education or equivalent, required (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy, required.

Nice To Haves

A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D), preferred (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
Previous experience with computerized physician order entry (CPOE) including basic knowledge and maintenance, PC-based word processing and Pyxis applications

Responsibilities

Performs day-to-day activities of the assigned work area and be responsible for its efficient operation including main inpatient medication order verifications, automated device filling checklists, sterile compounding, manufacturing, duties in Chemo Pharmacy and Operating Room (OR) Pharmacy, if applicable
Rotates among scheduled assignments
Identifies and resolves problems with personnel, services, or equipment relating computerized systems
Utilizes Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) for med order verifications checking for inappropriateness and patient safety
Advises physicians and nurses of proper drug selection and their side effects and remain current with the appropriate State Law & Regulations
Collaborates with staff, if requested by administrative staff, in certain situations on other shifts and in other work areas
Participates in preparation and presentation of educational programs for department and hospital personnel, e.g., CE, Annual Training, Quality Assurance, Hospital and Departmental Programs
Performs computer operations necessary to drug distribution and management functions; confirms computerized within the department; addresses problems encountered in their daily operation
Conducts or assists in conducting quality assurance and other management projects, if applicable
Carries out stock requisitions for storage areas, as needed
Receives and accounts for drugs and their proper storage; prepares and maintains the appropriate records that are required by Federal and State Laws and CCHHS policies
Attends seminars, professional settings, and participates in educational programs, as needed
Supervises pharmacy students or volunteers, as needed
Reads, interprets, evaluates, compounds or dispenses medication orders for patients including sterile products and controlled substances, in accordance with laws and regulations
Provides input on the preparation of the annual budget, as requested
Duties may vary based on area of assignment