Clinical Pharmacist. Registry- Home Infusion Pharmacy

Join University of Chicago Medicineas a Clinical Pharmacist in the Home Infusion Pharmacy Registry located in Calumet City Illinois.In this role as a Clinical Pharmacist you will assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe effective and prompt medication therapy intended for infusion in the home or at the infusion site in Calumet City. Through various assignments within the department they provide support for optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. The Home Infusion Pharmacy is known for providing exceptional assistance when medical needs may be complex and requires special knowledge when collaborating with themedical provider and insurance company.

Job Summary

Responsible and accountable for the provision of safe and effective drug therapy and other pharmaceutical care services intended to achieve outcomes related to the cure diagnosis or prevention of disease elimination or reduction of patients symptoms or arresting or slowing of a disease process and improve a patients quality of life in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. The pharmacist also assumes the responsibility for pharmacy technicians that work directly under his/her supervision by ensuring the proper preparation of drug products and managing the workflow.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains a standard of performance that is in compliance with JCAHO ASHP practice standards/guidelines federal/state licensing acts and UCH and Pharmaceutical Services Policies and Procedures
• Interprets evaluates and accurately dispenses all drug orders in the patients best interest as assessed by appropriateness of drug selection contraindications dose side effects drug interactions food interactions duration of therapy route of administration and cost
• Identifies resolves and prevents potential and actual drug-related problems. Recommends rational therapeutic alternatives as needed to prevent future problems
• Accurately checks medication orders that have been entered into the pharmacy computer system by the pharmacy technician: insuring that patient allergies drug duplication and drug interactions do not exist which contraindicate therapy and that the drug dose is correct. Enter orders directly into computer system if necessary
• Checks all medications prior to dispensing for accurate labeling preparation and storage. Coordinates all clinical and dispensing workflow that occurs from the home infusionpharmacy
• Supervises the quality/quantity of work and work performance of the pharmacy technician
• Participates in the orientation education and mentoring of new staff (i.e. pharmacists nurses pharmacy technicians etc.) as needed
• Performs other duties as requested by senior management

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
• Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred
• 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 required or 3 plus years of hospital staffing experience. Home Infusion experience highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree Masters of Science MBA or Doctor of Pharmacy highly preferred.
• Clinical pharmacy experience in Home Infusion highly preferred.
• Extensive clinical experience and development may be considered in lieu of formal training

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Registry
• Shift: Rotate
• Unit/Department- Home Infusion
• CBA Code: Non - Union

Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.