STAFF PHARMACIST | PRN
Listed compensation
$52-$58/hr
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Northern IL Pharmacy - Chicago, IL 60646Position Type: PRN CasualEducation Level: RPh/PharmDSalary Range: $52.00 - $58.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Staff Pharmacist If you believe in enjoying your workdays, having balance in your life, being rewarded for strong performance, and getting opportunities to learn and grow, wed love to talk to you about joining our family.
We offer competitive compensation that includes: 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 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. Were 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. Apply here or check us out: Life @ Forum at forumpharmacy.com, or on Facebook, Linked In, or Glassdoor.
Qualifications What you'll do as a Staff Pharmacist 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. What we need Bachelors or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
Current unencumbered license as a Registered Pharmacist in the pharmacy's state of practice. 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. Excellent math, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills required.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze medication profiles and orders for appropriateness of therapy and potential interactions for long-term care residents. Supervise the dispensing process in compliance with state and federal regulations while managing daily pharmacy workflow.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy and a current unencumbered Registered Pharmacist license. Previous experience in long-term care, hospital pharmacy, or IV preparation is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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