MinUSD $51.18/Yr. MaxUSD $81.89/Yr.
Overview --------
Staff pharmacists are responsible for monitoring all aspects of patient drug therapies, dispensing medications and providing drug information. As professionals, staff pharmacists serve as role models for all staff; in pharmacy practice as well as behavior. In the absence of the pharmacy manager, a staff pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the pharmacy manager.
Schedule --------
Full Time, Evening Shift 2:30pm-11:00pm Every 3rd Weekend
Compensation ------------
$30,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Contact Information -----------------
Contact me if interested at huff.erin@mhsil.com or schedule a call with me to discuss at https://memorialhealthil.as.me/ErinHuff
Qualifications -------------
Education: Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required. Preferred or a B.S degree with at least 2 years, direct patient care experience.
Licensure/Certification/Registry: Current pharmacist license in the State of Illinois or license pending with a valid Letter of Authorization to practice pharmacy in the State of Illinois required. (The maximum allowable time to practice in a license pending status under the Letter of Authorization is 60 days per licensing regulations.)
Experience: Health system experience strongly preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities --------------------------------
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous development in pharmacy practice • Demonstrates excellent communication skills • Maintains and demonstrates appropriate knowledge of changing pharmacy practice • Willing and able to communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff to discuss issues related to medication therapy • Responds to patient requests in a timely manner • Ability to work independently to identify and appropriately resolve drug therapy problems • Ability to exercise sound professional judgment while reviewing and verification of orders • Ability to manage operational workflow, set priorities, and respond quickly to changing demands with minimal supervision • Serves as a role model for all staff through compliance with professional and regulatory standards, and with all Health System policies and Behavior Standards • Ability to use electronic drug information sources and other tertiary references to provide accurate, timely drug information upon request • Responsible for activities of pharmacy technicians to ensure that all activities are performed completely, accurately, and safely and meet the intent of both state and federal laws • Compounds, prepares, packages and dispenses pharmaceuticals according to all state and federal law requirements • Counsels patients upon request • Documents all recommendations and interventions in the electronic medical chart • Commits to sharing their knowledge, skills, experience, and values in preparing the "next generation" of pharmacists • Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements --------------------
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard) • May require lifting and carrying light loads, including boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping or kneeling • Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary • Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.
Occupational Hazards -------------------
• Potential for exposure to infectious patients and materials, though rare • Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions • Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp, potentially contaminated items • Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.
Job Description Intent ---------------------
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.