Clinical Pharmacist Full-time Rotating

Responsibilities

• Interprets medication orders to ensure safety and proper use of medications.
• Coordinates the solving of medication related problems between pharmacy, nursing, and prescribers.
• Maintains a comprehensive pharmacy patient profile.
• Processes all medication order information into the Electronic Health Record.
• Monitors the use of scheduled medications on the nursing units.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products.
• Verifies medication orders before delivery to patient care areas.
• Resolves discrepancies as necessary.
• Reviews all laboratory data for appropriateness of medication use.
• Develops and presents orientation, education, and training programs.
• Educates patients and their families about specific medications.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with medication management.
• Maintains proficiency and expertise in area/s of practice through continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Active Clinical Pharmacist license in the state of Illinois (IDFPR).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.
• Training and knowledge of specialty areas (neonatology, critical care, oncology, etc.).
• Completion of a pharmacy residency program or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience.