Job TitleDepartment
Pharmacist Pharmacy
(Inpatient)
Job Summary
Provides pharmaceutical care to Inpatient Pharmacy Services. Supervises the performance of
pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students in the pharmacy setting. Provides daily communication
with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Performs day-to-day activities of the assigned work area and be responsible for its efficient
checklists, sterile compounding, manufacturing, duties in Chemo Pharmacy and Operating
Room (OR) Pharmacy, if applicable
- Rotates among scheduled assignments
- Identifies and resolves problems with personnel, services, or equipment relating computerized
- Utilizes Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) for med order verifications checking for
- Advises physicians and nurses of proper drug selection and their side effects and remain
- Collaborates with staff, if requested by administrative staff, in certain situations on other shifts
- Participates in preparation and presentation of educational programs for department and
Programs
- Performs computer operations necessary to drug distribution and management functions;
operation
- Conducts or assists in conducting quality assurance and other management projects, if
- Carries out stock requisitions for storage areas, as needed
- Receives and accounts for drugs and their proper storage; prepares and maintains the
- Attends seminars, professional settings, and participates in educational programs, as needed
- Supervises pharmacy students or volunteers, as needed
- Reads, interprets, evaluates, compounds or dispenses medication orders for patients including
- Provides input on the preparation of the annual budget, as requested
- Duties may vary based on area of assignment
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be licensed as a pharmacist in good standing in the State of Illinois (Must provide proof at time of Interview)
- Graduation from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical
- Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy
- A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) (Must provide proof at time of Interview)
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
- Previous experience with computerized physician order entry (CPOE) including basic
- Knowledge of hospital and pharmacy policies, procedures, and techniques, Federal and State
- Knowledge of Pharmacokinetics, drug and poison information system, Drug Utilization
- Dexterity to manipulate drugs and containers and labeling
- Skill to compound and package medicines
- Skill to use computer keyboard for prescriptions entry and to use typewriter, typing twenty-five
- Ability and skill to communicate with a wide variety of individuals or groups
- Ability and skill to maintain accurate records, perform within reasonably established standards
- Ability to withstand the computer typing, prolonged periods of staring at the screen, and
- Physical dexterity and mental alertness
- Ability to work under tension and at times under crowded conditions
- Ability to walk and stand prolonged periods
- Ability to maintain composure when dealing with patients who may be irritable and in discomfort
- Ability to lift heavy objects; eyesight must be correctable to provide visual acuity of reading
- Ability to work various shifts
- Willingness and ability to work other stations, and perform additional work assigned by
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for
adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited
to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment
requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering
and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide
policy and departmental procedures.
- Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status.Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
- A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
Benefits Package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
- CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.