Clin Pharmacist I IL
Company: Advocate Health
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
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.Licensure,
Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Pharmacist license issued by the state in which the team member
practices.
- Patient facing pharmacists are required to have two
certifications: Immunization and non-vaccine injectable to be
granted from the state of WI or if from out of state, the program
is approved by the accreditation council for pharmacy education
(ACPE) or by the WI pharmacy examining board.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.
- Life support training courses may be required dependent on
department discretionPhysical 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.
Keywords: Advocate Health, Schaumburg , Clin Pharmacist I IL, Healthcare , Oak Lawn, Illinois
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