Clinical Staff Pharmacist- Inpatient, Overnight - The University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingalls Memorial, as a Clinical Staff Pharmacist in the Inpatient Pharmacy. In this role as a Clinical Staff Pharmacist, you will provide a quality level of comprehensive pharmaceutical services demonstrating sound judgment based upon knowledge and application of professional, departmental and organizational principles and standards. 

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Job Summary

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide care to the patient population served by the organization which includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care consistent with departmental/hospital philosophy, mission statement, professional standards, and policies and procedures, in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.

Essential Job Functions 

• Completing accountabilities and goals set forth with accuracy, thoroughness and timeliness. Acting in compliance with corporate and departmental standards, regulations, policies and procedures. Achieving successful outcomes.
• Prepares & dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies as prescribed by physicians and other qualified prescribers, according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Oversees IV Room related activities
• Participates in the provision of clinical services in the department
• Maintains proper documentation and records of accountability for drug use and storage
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives
• Participates in the orientation and training of pharmacy personnel, students and allied health professionals
• Demonstrating innovation and creative thinking. Developing self and/or others through continuing education. Expanding current area of responsibility. Participation in revenue enhancement opportunities
• Establishing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships by resolving conflict effectively and promoting teamwork
• Provides drug information to patients, physicians and allied health professionals
• Assists in enhancing productivity and efficient operation of the department

Required Qualifications 

• The incumbent must remain alert on all occasions, and must be able to effectively intervene if questions arise as to the appropriateness of a medication order
• The ability to significantly affect patient care is constant
• The incumbent gives work direction to other department personnel
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Must hold current valid registration as a pharmacist in the State of Illinois
• Attained the professional degree in pharmacy from an ACPE accredited school (B.S. in Pharmacy, or Pharm.D.)

Preferred Qualifications 

• 2 years or more of hospital experience as a registered pharmacist 
• PGY-1 rotation completed 

Position Details 

• Job Type/FTE: Full time (1.0)
• Shift:  Night Shift (on a 7 day rotation)
• Work Location: Ingalls
• Unit/Department: Inpatient Pharmacy 
• CBA Code: Non-Union

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week.  We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the night shift, from approximately 9:30pm-7:30am and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts.  We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Harvey campus on a 7 day rotation.

For nearly a century UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us!

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: Ingalls Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.