Pharmacist Clinical Specialty

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
• Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius
• Department/Speciality:Pharmacotherapy Clinic
• Schedule:DayShifts, Full Time
• Salary: $86 per hour

How you'll make an impact in this role

Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders inspecialized areas, such as nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology. Serve as a subject matterexpert in pharmacy discipline and provide guidance across pharmacies and to clinical leadership.

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drugrelated problems.
• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provide drug information andeducation to medical staff and patients.
• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
• Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
• May float toprovide coverage of pharmacy needs.
• Provide patient counseling when required.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

What additional requirements you'll need

Additional requirements:

This PRN pharmacist position will support the Comprehensive Care Clinic at Alexian Brothers Medical Center (Elk Grove Village) and the Pharmacotherapy Clinic at Saint Alexius Medical Center (Hoffman Estates). The Comprehensive Care Clinic operates 2 days per week, coordinating care for older patients managing multiple medications and conditions. The multispecialty care team includes a board-certified doctor specializing in family medicine and geriatrics, a case manager/social worker, a clinical pharmacist and a dedicated medical assistant. The Pharmacotherapy Clinic is a pharmacist-managed clinic specializing in chronic disease management.Licensure:Active licensure in good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Training:Completion of an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited PGY-1 Residency and ≥ 1 years of experience in ambulatory care practice OR Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-2 Residency in one of the following specialties: Ambulatory Care, Pharmacotherapy, Family Medicine, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Geriatric, Nephrology, or Transitions of Care OR Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.S. Pharm) with at least five years of ambulatory care experience in chronic disease managementCertification:Clinical pharmacists are preferred to hold nationally recognized certifications (e.g. BCACP, BCPS, BCGP, BC-ADM, CDCES)

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

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