Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Salary

$60.18 Hourly

Location

400 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

26-00084

Department

Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

Hours

Position works 24 hours per week, 8 hours per shift, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Position will work rotating weekends and may have additional coverage requested based on department needs

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POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Pharmacist within the DuPage County Care Center.

DuPage County is an equal opportunity employer

This position is eligible for Pension, Flexible spending accounts, pre-paid legal, and Credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, and Paid Leave.at a proportional rate based on the number of hours regularly scheduled to work. For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepares and dispenses medications ordered by physicians
• Monitors resident medication usage for the appropriateness of therapy as well as the potential for adverse reactions
• Consults with physicians to modify medication therapy as needed
• Furnishes information concerning medications to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals
• Enters new medication information into the pharmacy information system
• Oversees the use of automated dispensing technology and the preparation of sterile IV prescriptions
• Checks prescriptions filled by Pharmacy Technicians for accuracy
• Counsels residents, inpatients and outpatients as needed
• Ensures medication rooms on the nursing units are properly secured and medication is dispensed appropriately
• Inspects medication rooms on the nursing units on a monthly basis to ensure proper sanitary conditions, proper storage, drug expiration dates, inventory, and approval of contents
• Consults physicians on questionable orders or dosages
• Inventories pharmaceutical supplies; checks incoming drugs to put in stock and maintains drugs in good order
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements Include:

• Possession of a PharmD degree or graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy

• One year of experience as a licensed pharmacist

• Possession of a valid Illinois Pharmacist License

A pre-employment background check is required.

A post offer physical is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for light work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee regularly works in indoor or office environment. Must be able to work under stressful situations, have good cognitive skills and awareness of work accuracy as well as be able to concentrate on more than one task at a time. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to quiet.

DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.

To learn more details, visit our Benefits page.

01

Select the response below that represents your highest completed level of education.

• PharmD Degree
• Graduate from Accredited School of Pharmacy
• Masters Degree from an Accredited Institution
• Bachelors Degree from an Accredited Institution
• None of the above

02

Select the response below that represents the number of years of experience you possess relevant to the position you are applying for.

• 15+ years of relevant experience
• 10-14 years of relevant experience
• 7-9 years of relevant experience
• 5-6 years of relevant experience
• 3-4 years of relevant experience
• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience
• None of the above

03

Do you possess a valid Illinois Pharmacist License?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation? Medium Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for light work.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of DuPage

Address 421 N. County Farm Road

Wheaton, Illinois, 60187

Phone (630) 407-6300

Website https://www.dupagecounty.gov