Staff Pharmacist

McKinley Health Center aims to provide high-quality ambulatory healthcare and health education to students and medical expertise to University leadership. The Center is also accredited through the Accreditation Associate for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Employees at MHC are required to provide proof of certain immunizations according to recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines. To review the full policy, please click here - https://public.powerdms.com/UIUC/documents/1455696/Employee Immunization.Our staff works on campus with an academically talented and ethnically diverse student population, including international students totaling 22.2 percent of the total student population, 18.8 percent for Asian American students, 11 percent for Latinx/e students, 5.0 percent for African American students, and 3.2 percent for multiracial students, with a total enrollment of over 56,000 students.

Job Summary

Functions as a dispensing pharmacist, filling prescriptions issued by health care providers. Monitors medication profiles for possible harmful drug interactions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Pharmacy Services
• Dispenses pharmaceuticals and medications prescribed by McKinley providers and included in the Health Center formulary.
• Counsels patients regarding their drug therapy and possible side effects.
• Checks patient medication profiles to avoid harmful drug interactions.
• Operates Pharmacy computer system, including data entry, maintenance, back-up and generation of reports.
• Prepares and maintains Pharmacy control records and reports.
• Pharmacy Security
• Secures emergency stocks of drugs, when needed, from area pharmacies.
• Locks and unlocks the Pharmacy when on duty during opening or closing; arms and disarms security system as needed.
• Other
• Participates in Quality Assessment activities as assigned.
• Responsible and accountable to support and ensure a culture of safety, quality and risk management including compliance with ethics.
• Assume appropriate related additional duties to further the mission of the unit.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Pharmacy. Illinois Pharmacy License.
• Current working knowledge of pharmacy practice and law.
• Ability to counsel students and consult with clinicians regarding drug therapy, drug interactions, and side effects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pharmacy technicians and other staff.
  
  

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 5/1/2025. The budgeted salary range for the position is $106,969.68 - $130,179.40.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday, March 24, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please make sure to upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references when applying. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Keri Collins at keric@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1029570

Job Category: Technical

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