Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/ Clinical Pharmacist, Internal Medicine Team

Position Overview

The University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy is seeking a full-time, motivated Clinical Faculty (Open-Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist to join UI Health’s Internal Medicine team. Reporting within the Department of Pharmacy Practice, the successful candidate will provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care on internal medicine units at a 450-bed academic hospital located approximately 2 miles west of downtown Chicago. Compensation: The budgeted salary rate for this position is $130,000 - $150,000, which is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in daily rounds, medication review and reconciliation, and provide recommendations for medication selection, dosing, and TPN management.
• Identify medication-related problems and offer therapeutic drug monitoring and drug information.
• Educate patients and contribute to rapid response team calls as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and conduct quality initiative projects and develop collaborative treatment and research protocols.
• Deliver didactic lectures and precept entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy students as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including presentations and publications.

Required Qualifications

• PharmD from an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
• Completion of a PGY1 residency.
• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulations or eligible for licensure.
• Demonstrated capability to serve in a non-tenured clinical faculty role, with academic rank commensurate with experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PGY2 residency in internal medicine or 2-3 years of equivalent clinical experience as a clinical pharmacist.
• Board certification is recommended.
• Strong clinical knowledge base along with superior analytical, communication, planning, and time management skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Benefits Package as offered by the University of Illinois Chicago.
• Opportunities for professional development and scholarly collaboration.
• Inclusive work environment with accommodations available upon request.