Pharmacist (Retail) - POB Pharmacy - Part Time

Position Overview

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois is seeking a Pharmacist for the POB Pharmacy within the Rush Medical Center business unit. In this part‑time role (FTE between 0.5 and 0.89) you will provide effective and efficient pharmaceutical care services at up to five different pharmacy locations (including Rush Rubschlager Building, Rush POB, and Rush North and Harlem). You will work varied 8‑hour shifts (e.g., 9:00 AM–5:00 PM or 7:30 AM–6:00 PM) and must be available for 2 weekends per month.

Compensation: $49.53 - $78.02 per hour.

As a Pharmacist, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, rational, and cost‑effective therapeutic decision making, while leading pharmacy residents, students, and support personnel. You will support the effective daily operation of the Pharmacy Department and participate in initiatives that drive clinical, quality, and safety outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates physicians’ orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, potential drug interactions, contraindications, and necessary laboratory monitoring.
• Verifies and, when necessary, clarifies orders in Epic, including potential entry of cytotoxic drug therapy orders.
• Conducts profile reviews focusing on high‑risk medications, evaluating dose, indication, duration, and possible adverse events.
• Provides patient‑specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff, including cost‑effective alternatives.
• Performs medication admission/allergy histories and discharge counseling, documenting interventions and communications in Epic.
• Reviews pharmacy reports (e.g., IV to PO, CrCl, pharmacokinetic monitoring) and participates in quality assurance projects and formulary initiatives.
• Supervises technical support within the operational area and ensures clear handoff communications between care providers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy and/or PharmD.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Illinois with an active Illinois licensing status to practice.
• Effective verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to supporting the development of departmental goals and adaptability to change.
• Currency in the professional and clinical literature with competency in unique drug therapy aspects.
• Proficiency using standard texts and online drug information resources.
• Professional communication skills when interacting with patients, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians.
• Working knowledge of medical center and departmental policies including safety, inventory control, and infection control.
• Participation in educational seminars, inservice training, and completion of required competencies.
• Assistance in training new employees, support personnel, residents, and precepting pharmacy students.
• Encouraged pursuit of board certification (BPS) in addition to meeting standard licensure requirements.
• Commitment to upholding accreditation standards, federal, state, and local regulations, and Rush ICARE values.
• Ability to respond to the department’s Disaster Plan and participate in professional pharmacy organizations.

Benefits & Perks

• Exceptional rewards and benefits offered by Rush.
• For additional details, please visit the Rush benefits page: https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits