Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist-Inflammatory Service, Full-time Days

About the role

The Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist-Inflammatory Service is a full-time position located at Northwestern Medicine. The position offers a salary range of USD 61.37 - USD 85.92 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Follows all Northwestern Medicine Best Practice Procedures
• Transfers prescriptions into and out of pharmacy with appropriate documentation
• Receives, verifies, obtains, and documents refill authorizations and accurately fills prescriptions
• Uses good professional judgment in the dispensing of medications
• Complies with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding mandatory consultations on prescription and OTC drugs
• Answers phone calls in an expedient and courteous manner using appropriate greeting and identification
• Performs final audit on prescriptions filled by technicians
• Supervises ancillary personnel, students, and technicians
• Completes incident reports for prescription errors within 24 hours of notification of error
• Affords assistance in maintaining a clean and professional pharmacy
• Affords assistance in maintaining pharmacy computers and equipment
• Affords assistance in training other pharmacy personnel
• Works collaboratively with peers and management in a teamwork approach to daily work routine
• Attends all pharmacy staff meetings as required
• Effectively works in respective clinical area outside of specialty pharmacy
• Able to cross-cover other clinical areas for absences/vacations/work overflow
• Competent knowledge of technician procedure manual
• Processes pharmacy sales and completes all signature logs as required
• Performs register functions as needed
• Effectively communicates with co-workers, customers, and other health care professionals
• Affords assistance in inventory management
• Understands third party specific requirements for prior authorization and be able to complete prior authorizations
• Understands drug specific Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) requirements and be able to identify what is needed for REMS fulfillment. Complete any forms or authorizations of which you are able to.
• Able to take after hours call on a rotating basis and be able to independently triage or fulfill any patient requirements during this time
• Accurately and appropriately documents information in electronic medical record (EMR), and Therapy Management System.
• Must notify organization/department within one business day in the event of an adverse change of one’s licensure or certification status
• Interprets medication orders to ensure safety and proper use of medications and is alert to compatibilities, incompatibilities, medication duplication, medication allergies, and potential medication administration errors. Coordinates the solving of medication related problems between pharmacy, nursing, and prescribers, demonstrating initiative and sound judgment.
• Maintains a comprehensive pharmacy patient profile. The profile should include age, maturation, weight, allergies, diagnosis, estimated and actual pharmacokinetic parameters, and pertinent information which may affect medication therapy decisions.
• Oversees the packaging labeling, and distribution of medications for all patients and employees according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Monitors the use of scheduled medications on the nursing units and maintains controlled inventories of medication in the dispensing areas.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including sterile products, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products.
• Verifies medication orders before delivery to patient care areas and ensures accuracy and completeness. Resolves discrepancies as necessary.
• Reviews all laboratory data for appropriateness of medication use and recommends changes when needed. Including microbial culture and sensitivity data, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, etc.
• Develops and presents orientation, education and training programs for medical, nursing, hospital and pharmacy staff, as well as assisting in the educating of pharmacy students, residents, and fellows.
• Educates patients and their families about specific medications.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with medication management (e.g. response to cardiac arrests)
• Provides accurate and timely medication information and or teaching to healthcare professionals or patients.
• Maintains the hospital formulary and acts to limit medication usage to formulary items when appropriate
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions performed. Collects data, maintains logs, records and other documentation as required by the department
• Communicates professional knowledge effectively in both oral and written forms to patients and other health professionals.
• Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and plans workload within given time constraints. Works cooperatively with fellow pharmacists to oversee and direct the activities of the work area, to assign work to technicians, and to assure that the established department objectives are accomplished
• Reviews restocking automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) throughout the hospital and resolves any problems.
• Ensures compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures.
• 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

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.