• Variable 10-hour shifts starting at 7am, 1030am, or 11am.
• Every 3rd weekend.
• Two holidays per year.

Pay Range:

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.

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.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.