Clinical Specialty Pharmacist - Full-time

Position Overview

This PRN pharmacist position supports the Pharmacotherapy Clinic at Ascension Saint Joseph in Chicago, IL. Working day shifts with a Compensation: $65.90 per hour, you will be part of a team specializing in chronic disease state management, anticoagulation management, and post-discharge counseling. The role offers coverage that may be in-person or remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders in specialized areas such as nuclear medicine, oncology, and cardiology, while serving as a subject matter expert.
• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential and actual drug-related problems.
• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Oversee technical personnel involved in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
• Assist with academic functions by serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
• Float as needed to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
• Provide patient counseling when required.

Required Qualifications

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date is required.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active licensure in good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Residency with ≥1 year of experience in ambulatory care practice, OR completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-2 Residency in specialties such as Ambulatory Care, Pharmacotherapy, Family Medicine, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Nephrology, or Transitions of Care, OR a Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.S. Pharm) with at least five years of ambulatory care experience.
• Preference for nationally recognized certifications (e.g., BCACP, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCES, etc) for clinical pharmacists.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location, and salary range at the time of the offer.