Lead Clinical Pharmacist Specialty - Ascension Health
Joliet, IL
About the Job
Details
+ Department: Pharmacy
+ Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm
+ Hospital: Ascension Saint Joseph Joliet
+ Location: Joliet, IL
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._
Responsibilities
Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders in specialized areas, such as nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology. Serve as a subject matter expert in pharmacy discipline and provides guidance across pharmacies and to clinical leadership.
+ Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
+ Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
+ Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
+ Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
+ Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
+ Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
+ Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
+ May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
+ Provide patient counseling when required.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ Pharmacist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
+ Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
Additional Preferences
Additional preferences.
This position will be responsible for coordination of local clinical pharmacy services and formulary management, including implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of services and initiatives. In addition, it will provide support and education for local clinical pharmacy specialists and pharmacists and act as the local representative for system-wide clinical pharmacy initiatives across Ascension IL. The position will also take over as the Residency Program Director for the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program.
Experience Precepting Pharmacy Residents, Minimum 1 Year Required
Residency Program Director or Residency Program Coordinator experience preferred
Completed PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or similar experience
Licensure/Certification/Registrationm - Board Certification preferred
Experience - 3 or more years of experience working as an acute care clinical pharmacist preferred
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E-Verify Statement
This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)
+ Department: Pharmacy
+ Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm
+ Hospital: Ascension Saint Joseph Joliet
+ Location: Joliet, IL
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._
Responsibilities
Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders in specialized areas, such as nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology. Serve as a subject matter expert in pharmacy discipline and provides guidance across pharmacies and to clinical leadership.
+ Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
+ Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
+ Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
+ Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
+ Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
+ Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
+ Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
+ May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
+ Provide patient counseling when required.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ Pharmacist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
+ Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
Additional Preferences
Additional preferences.
This position will be responsible for coordination of local clinical pharmacy services and formulary management, including implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of services and initiatives. In addition, it will provide support and education for local clinical pharmacy specialists and pharmacists and act as the local representative for system-wide clinical pharmacy initiatives across Ascension IL. The position will also take over as the Residency Program Director for the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program.
Experience Precepting Pharmacy Residents, Minimum 1 Year Required
Residency Program Director or Residency Program Coordinator experience preferred
Completed PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or similar experience
Licensure/Certification/Registrationm - Board Certification preferred
Experience - 3 or more years of experience working as an acute care clinical pharmacist preferred
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E-Verify Statement
This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)
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