• Variable 8 hour shifts on 1st, 2nd, and occasional 3rds.

• Will work approximately every third weekend and holiday.

• Will support inpatient care and outpatient IV therapy/oncology.

A minimum of 1 year hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Successful completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 residency is preferred.  

Pay Range:

Responsible for the identification, resolution, and prevention of medication related issues. Provides drug information and recommendations for optimization of medication therapy to physicians, nurses and patients

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.

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.