Clinical Pharmacist Operations-Specialty Pharmacy, Full-time Days

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northwestern medicineChicago (IL)

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Clinical Pharmacist Operations – Specialty Pharmacy (Full-time) At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

Job Description: TheClinical Pharmacistreflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for identifying, preventing, and/or resolving medication‑related problems; for providing authoritative information to other health care professionals, patients, and the public; and for ensuring that the informational, clinical, and drug distribution components of pharmacy services function as an integrated system to provide patient‑centered care to the patients and staff of Northwestern Medicine. The mission of the Department of Pharmacy is to deliver the safest, highest quality, most effective and efficient patient care while developing the best people, advancing research, and integrating pharmacy services to successfully coordinate care across the Northwestern Medicine enterprise. The vision of the Department of Pharmacy is to be recognized as a national leader in advancing the pharmacy enterprise through excellence, innovation, education and research.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for following all NM medicine Best Practice Procedures
Transfer prescriptions into and out of pharmacy with appropriate documentation
Receive, verify, obtain, and document refill authorizations and accurately fill prescriptions
Use good professional judgment in the dispensing of medications
Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding mandatory consultations on prescription and OTC drugs
Answer phone calls in an expedient and courteous manner using appropriate greeting and identification
Perform final audit on prescriptions filled by technicians
Supervise ancillary personnel, students, and technicians
Complete incident reports for prescription errors within 24 hours of notification of error
Assist in maintaining a clean and professional pharmacy
Assist with the maintaining of pharmacy computers and equipment
Assist in training other pharmacy personnel
Teamwork approach to daily work routine which involves the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with peers and management
Attend all pharmacy staff meetings as required
Effectively work in respective clinical area outside of specialty pharmacy
Be able to cross‑cover other clinical areas for absences/vacations/work overflow
Competent knowledge of technician procedure manual
Process pharmacy sales and complete all signature logs as required
Perform register functions as needed
Effectively communicate with co‑workers, customers, and other health care professionals
Assist in inventory management
Understand third‑party specific requirements for prior authorization and be able to complete prior authorizations
Understand drug specific Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) requirements and be able to identify what is needed for REMS fulfillment
Able to take after hours call on a rotating basis and be able to independently triage or fulfill any patient requirements during this time
Accurately and appropriately document information in electronic medical record (EMR), and Therapy Management SystemMust notify organization/department within one business day in the event of an adverse change of one’s licensure or certification status
Interprets medication orders to ensure safety and proper use of medications and is alert to compatibilities, incompatibilities, medication duplication, medication allergies, and potential medication administration errors
Monitors medication therapy for significant drug‑drug, drug‑diet, or drug‑laboratory test interactions
Evaluates and documents that the medication(s) selected are appropriate for achieving the desired therapeutic outcome
Acts as a consultant in the areas of pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions to physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
Participates in all therapeutic drug monitoring or intervention programs
Processes all medication order information into the Electronic Health Record to ensure accuracy of records
Maintains a comprehensive pharmacy patient profile
Oversees the packaging labeling, and distribution of medications for all patients and employees according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines
Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including sterile products, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products
Verifies medication orders before delivery to patient care areas and ensures accuracy and completeness
Reviews all laboratory data for appropriateness of medication use and recommends changes when needed
Develops and presents orientation, education and training programs for medical, nursing, hospital and pharmacy staff, as well as assisting in the educating of pharmacy students, residents, and fellows
Educates patients and their families about specific medications
Responds to emergency situations to assist with medication management (e.g. response to cardiac arrests)
Provides accurate and timely medication information and or teaching to healthcare professionals or patients
Maintains the hospital formulary and acts to limit medication usage to formulary items when appropriate
Documents all clinical activities and interventions performed
Communicates professional knowledge effectively in both oral and written forms
Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department
Organizes, prioritizes, and plans workload within given time constraints
Reviews restocking automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) throughout the hospital and resolves any problems
Ensures compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures
Maintains proficiency and expertise in areas of practice through continuous professional development
All other job duties as assigned

Qualifications: Required Current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Illinois Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree PreferredTraining and knowledge of specialty areas (neonatology, critical care, oncology, etc.)Completion of a pharmacy residency program or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience

Additional Information: Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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