Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Inpatient – Pediatrics, Part-Time, Night

Position Overview

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 dedicated to enhancing lives and being at the forefront of all we do.

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

In this role, you will provide safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy across centralized and decentralized medication-use systems, supporting pediatric inpatient pharmacy services and rotating through the IV room. Schedule: Night shift, approximately 20 hours per week (Monday-Friday and every other weekend). Location: Hyde Park. Part-Time (0.5 FTE).

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 prior to dispensing.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians to ensure the completion of tasks including:
  • 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 that prevent or eliminate drug-related problems or promote cost-effective drug therapy.
• Clarify and resolve issues regarding medication orders with prescribing physicians and suggest alternative therapies when appropriate.
• 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).
• ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency required.
• Exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience; extensive clinical experience and development may be considered in lieu of formal training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred.
• Board Certification in the area of expertise is preferred.
• Clinical pharmacy experience (2-4 years) in a hospital setting preferred (required if no PGY-1 residency).
• Experience in Oncology preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $2,500.