Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Critical Care

1 month ago


Chicago IL, United States Insight Hospital and Medical Center Full time

At   Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE The Critical Care Clinical Specialist provides quality pharmaceutical care defined as being responsible for assuring the provision of safe, efficacious and cost-effective drug therapy for all patients. The pharmacist will utilize integrate and routine communication with all health care professionals and the patient concerning medical care and quality of life with the emphasis placed on the monitoring and documentation of specific pharmacotherapy outcomes. The pharmacist provides assistance and in-depth drug information to medical personnel; performs operational/clinical functions or projects as assigned; meets qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area. The pharmacist performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction.

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.
Participates in daily patient care rounds. Discuss medication order clarifications with the prescriber, documents all changes in patient and pharmacy records. Assumes responsibility for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients in the critical care areas (CCU, ICU). Provides timely, efficient, cost-effective and appropriate care.
Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patient as appropriate to the ages (Adult, pediatric, geriatric, adolescent, and psychiatric).
Inspects pharmacy records to monitor drug therapy for appropriateness and safety consistent with a high level of patient care. Prevent detect, monitor, document, and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
Performs pharmacokinetics, IV to PO conversions, therapeutic interchanges, and other clinical pharmacy functions accurately and in a timely manner.
Promotes safe, efficacious, and cost-effective medication therapy by participating in the provision and documentation of clinical pharmacy services and execution of medication utilization initiatives (e.g.; Responds to medication related inquiries from other health care professionals and patients. Document clinical interventions and cost avoidance as part of the departmental documentation program.
Serves as a consultant to hospital Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee and other hospital sponsored clinical and performance improvement committees.
Is active in clinical rounding, public speaking and presenting technical and financial data using PowerPoint presentation skills or similar format as assigned. Contribute to newsletter articles, in-services and educational material for pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals to promote pharmacy as a respected source of drug therapy information and disease management resource.
Participate in the planning and implementation of system-wide pharmaceutical care programs to optimize drug therapy outcomes. Complete one clinical project per fiscal year. Project to be determined in collaboration with pharmacy clinical team.
Ensures all patient care provided meets or exceeds all regulations, statutes, and HFAP standards.
Reports daily to Clinical Pharmacy Manager on overall operations, projects assigned, and expectations of overall role.
Responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.
Counsels patients on discharge medications with ICU and Behavior health floor education as necessary) and coordinate meds to beds and interventions with Outpatient Pharmacy when needed.
Rotating shifts AM&PM.


D. or equivalent from an ACPE- accredited School of Pharmacy and a current pharmacist license in good standing with appropriate State Board of Pharmacy. Critical Care PGY1,2 residency recommended or at least 3 years appropriate clinical experience is recommended. Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems.

Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services. Proficient in the use and application of new medications and technology. Ability to work cooperatively with other members of Insight Hospital and Medical Center and pharmacy staff. Fosters a team environment. Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity
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