Where Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Description Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties.

Responsibilities Major Responsibilities:
-Develops competency in clinical practice including appropriate drug therapy for patients and prevention/resolution of drug related problems. Develops competency to evaluate patients for drug-drug, drug-food, drug-lab, and drug-disease interactions. Individualizes drug therapy regimens based on patient’s size, organ functions, and disease states.

-Facilitates medication-related continuity of care at admission, transfer and discharge.

-Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders.

-Develops competency in dispensing and compounding medications consistent with good pharmaceutical practice including compounding technique, packaging, and labeling. --

-Practices in compliance with department policies & procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulations.

-Ensures formulary adherence, recommends cost effective therapies to providers, and minimizes waste in daily practice.

-Actively supports procedures and initiatives to prevent medication events. Reports events through appropriate channels. Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities.

-Orients/trains new pharmacy team members. May work with interns, residents and students to guide daily activities. May be preceptor-in-training. Provides direction to pharmacy technicians to ensure smooth workflow and service standards.

Requirements Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
-Pharmacist license issued by the state in which the team member practices.

Education Required:
-Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.

Experience Required:
-No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
-Maintains skills in area of practice.
-Strong computer skills.
-Excellent communication and organization skills.
-Excellent presentation, facilitation and training development skills.
-Demonstrated decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
-Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
-Will occasionally lift up to 35 lbs. without assistance.
-Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing.
-Will be exposed to chemical hazards.
-Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
-Exposed to normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Compensation -

Posted On 01/17/2023

Type Full Time

Employer AdvocateAuroraHealth
Advocate Christ Medical Center
4440 W. 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL

Contact Website: https://aah.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Advocate-Christ-Hospital--Medical-Center---4440-W-95th-St/Clinical-Pharmacist_R59568