Staff Pharmacist- Clinical, Inpatient - Part-Time, Rotating

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University
of Chicago Medicine, in the role of Staff Pharmacist-Clinical with the Inpatient
Pharmacy. This opportunity allows for growth and collaboration, while supporting
a team that is dedicated to enhancing lives and being on the forefront of all we
do.

Staff Pharmacist- Clinical are registered pharmacists who assume responsibility
and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication
therapy. Through various assignments within the department, they provide support
of centralized and decentralized medication-use systems as well as deliver
optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states.
Clinical Pharmacists adeptly function in pharmacy operational areas, including
but not limited to central dispensing pharmacies, satellite dispensing
pharmacies, and specialty pharmacy areas. 

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $2,500

Essential Job Functions

* 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.  
* Supervises pharmacy technicians working under their direction to provide the
following and assure the completion of:
* Preparation of first and missing doses
* Order Entry
* Delivery of STAT medications as necessary
* IV Therapy coordination
* Ensure proper drug utilization by monitoring compliance with drug use
criteria, clinical pathways, and IV to PO conversion
* Document clinical interventions which prevent or eliminate drug-related
problems (i. e. Adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, etc.) or promote
cost-effective drug therapy.
* Clarify and solve problems concerning medication orders with prescribing
physicians, suggest alternative medication therapies to physicians when
appropriate, serve as a source of information for Investigational drug
information for health professionals, identify and report adverse drug
reactions. 
* Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel.
* Participate in ambulatory pharmacy dispensing activities as required. 
Perform dispensing, counseling, and clinical services in the outpatient
setting as their practice site.

Staff Pharmacist Education and Experience Requirements

* Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
* Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred.
* Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois (complete
licensure process within 60 days of employment).
* ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency required.
* Board Certification in area of expertise is preferred.
* Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency required.
* Clinical pharmacy experience (2-4 years) in a hospital setting preferred
(required if no PGY-1 residency).
* Exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience.
Extensive clinical experience and development may be considered in lieu of
formal training
* Experience in Oncology preferred

Position Details 

* Job Type/FTE: Part-Time (0.5 FTE) 
* Shift: Rotating
* Unit/Department: Inpatient 
* CBA Code: Non-Union
* Work Location: Hyde Park

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 20-30
hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the
rotating shift (alternating between AMs & PMs). AM shifts are typically
7:00-3:30 & PM shifts are 2:00-10:30.  We anticipate you will be scheduled to
work 100% at the Hyde Park campus.  The days of the week that you are scheduled
will be Monday-Friday and every other weekend.

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior
healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an
individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and
commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working
to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move
our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to
your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing
work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of
excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
[https://www. uchicagomedicine. org/about-us/careers]

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental
status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other
legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a
pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the
flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions
will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. 
The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably
expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of
current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the
time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and
organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees
subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center
and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits -
UChicago Medicine [https://www. uchicagomedicine. org/about-us/careers/benefits].