Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

2 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States RUSH University Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy Services- Administration

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Job Description:

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist plays a vital role in providing operational and clinical pharmacy services to patients. This position requires a strong understanding of pharmacology, therapeutics, and patient care. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

  1. Verify physician orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, and optimal dosage form.
  2. Provide patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to medical and nursing staff.
  3. Participate in the pharmacy department's documentation of clinical interventions.
  4. Review pharmacy reports, including pharmacokinetic monitoring and other drug or patient-specific reports.
  5. Conduct monthly nursing unit inspections of medication storage areas.
  6. Supervise pharmacy technician staff involved in medication preparation and delivery.
  7. Coordinate medication ordering, preparation, dispensing, and administration systems.
  8. Implement drug use policy and formulary decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee.
  9. Participate in SE (ADR and medication error) reporting programs.
  10. Complete clinical and operational activities as designated by the departmental management team.
  11. Precept pharmacy students and residents in clinical and operational areas.
  12. Assess and evaluate medical and drug literature to compare and contrast therapeutic regimens.
  13. Implement medication safety initiatives as determined by current departmental needs.
  14. Develop operational and clinical projects as determined by current departmental needs.
  15. Serve as a liaison with other departments for collaborative research activity.
  16. Responsibility for evaluating and monitoring drug therapy relative to the total needs/problems of the ambulatory care patient.
  17. Actively participate in professional organizations.

This position is split between Oak Park and Lisle, IL.

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.



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