Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: POB Pharmacy

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

Summary:

The Pharmacist performs professional functions generally associated with the practice of pharmacy in the retail setting for the retail pharmacy. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Interprets and validates prescriptions in regards to such attributes as legibility and authenticity.

• Checks patient profile for pertinent medication information before dispensing medication.

• Evaluates the dosage regimen for appropriate dosage, interval, formulation, and duration of therapy.

• Evaluates refill status of prescription; may determine refill abuse or non-compliance.

• Fills and checks prescription orders timely.

• Analyzes, and resolves problems on an ongoing basis in such areas as availability of drugs and designing compounding procedures to maintain effective pharmacy operation.

• Participates in and is familiar with the procedures involved with the procurement, inventory control, record maintenance, and distribution of investigational drugs.

• Makes recommendations to physicians or other health care professionals regarding patient-specific drug therapy.

• Responds to drug information inquiries from physicians, nurses, and other health care practitioners.

• Reviews drug-related information that is pertinent to drug therapy, such as cost, bio-availability, and common adverse effects.

• Consults with patients to properly identify symptoms to advise patients about self-medication.

• Educates and counsels patients in the proper use of their medications.

• Anticipates customers' needs and makes decisions that are timely, cost-conscious, and clinically appropriate.

• Provides general supervision for technical support in their assigned operational areas.

• Monitors and coordinates workflow.

• Assists in the orientation and training of new employees, pharmacists, and technicians and serves as a preceptor to students, exposing them to all aspects of professional pharmacy practices.

• Participates in the implementation of electronic data processing systems for use in the pharmacy (e.g. patient records, inventory control, drug utilization, billing procedures, etc.).

• Participates in the implementation and maintenance of the departmental pharmacy technician development program.

• Participates in departmental Quality Assurance and TQM activities.

• Remains current in the professional and clinical literature of the profession.

• Performs work within the framework of the RUMC/HDM, L.L.C. policies, and procedures.

• Performs other tasks or special projects as assigned by management.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy.

• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Illinois.

• Two years retail pharmacy experience

• One-year hospital pharmacy experience

• Experience and knowledge base in intravenous admixture services and intravenous drug therapy.

• Capable of assuming responsibility for evaluating and monitoring drug therapy relative to the total needs/problems of the ambulatory care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

• Must be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy.

• Good problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.

• Flexibility with work schedule.

• Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations.

• Excellent verbal and communication skills.

• Dependable in attendance and job performance.

• Good organizational and time-management skills.

• Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic.

• Working knowledge of telephone, computer systems, laminar air-flow hoods, copiers, fax machines, calculators, and other office equipment as necessary.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Physical Demands:

• Normal office, warehouse, and clinical environments.

• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogens, chemotherapeutic agents, cleaning, and sanitizing agents.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Pharmacist - Retail Per Diem

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 8398