PHARMACIST – OUTPATIENT SERVICES - STROGER HOSPITAL

This Pharmacy position at Cook County is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Pharmacokinetics, Drug Information, Drug Utilization Evaluation, Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting, Compounding, Prescription Entry, Record Keeping, Patient Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care across various Ambulatory Care Services, including emergency rooms and clinics, while supervising pharmacy students and technicians. Duties involve entering, checking, and filling prescriptions, ensuring drug appropriateness, and counseling patients on med...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Basic Term Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation Program, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.