Staff Pharmacist- Clinical

Position Overview

Join one of the nation's most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, as the Clinical Staff Pharmacist in the Inpatient Pharmacy. In this full-time (1.0 FTE) role at our Hyde Park location, you will be part of a dedicated team providing safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy across centralized and decentralized medication-use systems. Work in a dynamic environment with rotating shifts and every-other-weekend coverage while contributing to innovative patient care. If you’re passionate about making an impact and advancing medical innovation, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 before dispensing medications.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians to ensure timely completion of:
  • Preparation of first and missing doses
  • Order Entry
  • Delivery of STAT medications as necessary
  • IV Therapy coordination
• Monitor proper drug utilization by ensuring compliance with drug use criteria, clinical pathways, and IV to PO conversion.
• Document clinical interventions that prevent or eliminate drug-related problems, such as adverse drug reactions and drug interactions, while promoting cost-effective therapy.
• Collaborate with prescribing physicians to clarify medication orders, suggest alternative therapies when appropriate, and provide investigational drug information.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Participate in ambulatory pharmacy dispensing activities, including dispensing, counseling, and clinical services in the outpatient setting.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois (complete licensure process within 60 days of employment).
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency.
• Clinical pharmacy experience (2-4 years in a hospital setting) or equivalent, if no PGY-1 residency has been completed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or another advanced degree.
• Board Certification in an area of expertise.
• Experience in Oncology.

Compensation & Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000 available.
• Competitive Compensation: Salary is based on candidate qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations.
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive options including health, dental, and retirement plans. Review the full complement of benefit options at UChicago Medicine.