Investigational Drug Services Pharmacist

Oversees the provision of safe and effective pharmaceutical care in their practice area consistent with the Clinical Pharmacist role expectations outlined by the region/area specific career ladder.

Responsibilities

Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens; Uses patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and administration; Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens; Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions; Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable; Supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including reporting events; Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system; Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process, and assists in acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications; Practices in compliance with organization policies and local, state, and federal regulations; Prepares, dispenses, and oversees storage and handling of medications; Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned; Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students; Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members

Requirements

Pharmacist license in Illinois; Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity; Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice; Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice; Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP; Maintains skills in area of practice; Strong computer skills; Excellent communication and organization skills; Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills; Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills; Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion; Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds without assistance

Nice to have

Investigational Drug Services experience; Oncology experience; Travel to Advocate sites within IL may be required for site visits

Benefits

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 financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance