PHARMACIST – OUTPATIENT SERVICES - STROGER HOSPITAL

Cook County • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides pharmaceutical care to all areas of Ambulatory Care Services, including; Adult Emergency Room, Pediatric Emergency Room, Screening Clinics, Immediate Care Centers, Health Center Clinics, and Inpatient Discharge Services, depending on service level provisions. Outpatient front-line pharmacist assigned to the Ambulatory pharmacy setting. Supervises the performance of pharmacy students and pharmacy technicians in the Ambulatory Pharmacy setting.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Enters, checks, and fills prescriptions from all areas of Ambulatory Care Services using available automated systems
• Checks drug orders for appropriateness and correctness; inspects drugs and pharmaceuticals in the clinics, on the pharmacy stations of the Ambulatory Care areas for their proper storage, adequacy and product integrity
• Supervises pharmacy students and pharmacy technicians in their job function and job activity
• Counsels patients on their medication usage ‘Evaluates and provides drug product information to the patient and to other health care professional
• Advises physicians and nurses of proper selection of drugs and their possible effects and remains current with the appropriate state Laws and Regulations
• Prepares stock requisitions; supervises, receives, inspects, 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
• Participates in Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR), Drug Utilization Evaluation (DUE) monitoring, hospital and departmental Quality assurance programs
• Attends seminars, professional meetings and participates in educational programs
• Participates in the filling and inventory record keeping of controlled substances

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level