Clinical Pharmacist Specialist-Investigational Drug Services (IDS), Full-Time Days

About the role

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Investigational Drug Services (IDS). As an IDS Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, you will be a registered pharmacist with responsibility and accountability for the safe, effective, and timely delivery of investigational therapies. You will provide specialized pharmacy services for patients enrolled in clinical trials and receiving treatment at our South/Southwest ambulatory locations, while collaborating with investigators, research teams, and the broader IDS Pharmacy team.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care services including assessing patient needs, incorporating protocol-specific age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events as specified in research protocols.
• Operate as a liaison between IDS pharmacy and other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups, ensuring appropriate integrity and compliance with clinical trial protocols and research and pharmacy regulations.
• Manage and facilitate the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Conduct clinical research and practice advancement projects as well as patient care quality and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice.
• Provide medication and practice-related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for pharmacy learners (PGY1 and PGY2 residents; APPE and IPPE pharmacy students).
• Participate in Site Initiation Visits, study activation, proof of concept for studies, drug accountability, and other elements germane to IDS pharmacy.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy
• Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency
• Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service
• Knowledge and understanding of general hospital operations and regulatory compliance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel
• Significant general clinical knowledge and expertise in traditional therapeutics and patient centered care
• Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence-based medicine in area appropriate for clinical assignments
• Strong teaching and precepting skills and expertise in experiential training
• Licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois or eligibility to obtain within 60 days of employment
• Board Certification in area of expertise is required within 18 months of hire (e.g., BPS, SOCRA)

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or another advanced degree
• PGY-2 Investigational Drug Research or clinical research pharmacy experience (2-4 years) in a hospital setting (required if no PGY-2 residency)

Skills

• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. For details, please visit UChicago Medicine's Benefits page.

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