What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Pharmacist position at La Rabida Children's Hospital?
La Rabida Children’s Hospital
La Rabida Children's Hospital is hiring a full-time Staff Pharmacist for the Pharmacy Department in Chicago, IL.At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple: we’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we’ve got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you.
Registry Staff Pharmacist Job Summary:
Performs inpatient and outpatient Registered Pharmacist duties as outlined below.
Registry/PRN Staff Pharmacist Essential Functions:
Dispensing – 80%
-Reviews and interprets drug orders and completes or supervises the process of providing medication to hospital patients, clinic outpatients, and hospital employees.
-Advises or consults with and provides drug information to physicians, nurses, hospital personnel, patients, and patient families.
-Provides or supervises the production of IV admixtures, chemotherapy admixtures, or other compounded medications, using an aseptic technique and following established department policies and procedures.
-Monitors patients’ drug therapies for appropriateness, adverse effects, and possible interactions.
-Performs quality assurance monitoring, drug use evaluation, drug therapy monitoring, and floor stock duties as assigned.
-Provides guidance and supervision to Pharmacy Technicians in the joint effort of providing medications and/or supplies to patients and ancillary departments.
Non-Distributive-20%
-Participates in the organization and maintenance of the pharmacy environment and the management and control of inventory.
-Participate in the training and development of Pharmacy personnel (i.e. pharmacy technicians and new staff pharmacists).
-Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and in-services.
-Performs quality assurance monitoring which includes:
-Data collection, assessment, and evaluation
-Problem identification, resolution, and follow-up
-Report generation
-Participate in interdisciplinary daily rounds
-Medication reconciliation review with medical staff
What we need from you:
Education: Minimum B.S. in Pharmacy
Related Work Experience: 1-2 years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred; Pediatric Hospital Pharmacy Experience Required
Licensure/Certification: Clinical skills beyond traditional dispensing functions are highly valued. Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist License
Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Background in pediatric care desirable; should be physically able to get around in a fairly close environment; must be able to operate computers and general office equipment.
What you will receive:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan & Matching
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off
- Free Parking
- Free Lunch every last Friday of the month
Pay Range: $54.00 - $73.00 per hour
La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions with teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
Salary : $54 - $73
