Pharmacist Emergency Medicine

Total Rewards: OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings focused on the whole person and their current stage of life and career.

Expected pay for this position is $68.07 - $80.08/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity. This is a salaried position.

About the role

This pharmacist will support pharmacy needs for emergency medicine at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

The Pharmacist 7 On-7 Off reports to the Pharmacy Operations Manager and is responsible for compounding and dispensing medications and other pharmaceutical supplies according to established procedures and professional pharmacy practice. This role reviews prescriptions, obtains clarifications, analyzes drug therapy, and regularly consults with medical staff, nursing personnel, and others to coordinate delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services to Medical Center patients.

Although duties may vary by assigned area or shift, the following accurately describes the essential job functions. The Pharmacist will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the ages of the patients served, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric. This role is responsible for efficient and accurate dispensing of all medications by the pharmacy and serves as a medication consultant for all healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Compound and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies according to established procedures.
• Review prescriptions and obtain clarifications as needed.
• Analyze drug therapy and consult with medical staff, nursing personnel, and others to coordinate pharmaceutical services.
• Provide patient care appropriate to the ages of patients served (neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric).
• Serve as a medication consultant for healthcare professionals.
• Ensure efficient and accurate dispensing of all medications by the pharmacy.

Requirements

• Active Pharmacist License.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Understands principles of growth and development, as well as the physical, emotional, and psycho-social needs of the patient population served.
• Exercises sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background.
• Complies with state and federal pharmacy rules and regulations.
• Competency with electronic medical records.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to process detailed information accurately.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Preferred Experience: 2 years of hospital experience serving a variety of patient types. Prior experience with electronic health records preferred.
• Preferred Licensure/Certification: Pharmacy Practice PGY1 residency or Board Certification.