at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Location Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit Northwestern Medicine Corporate
Job REQID 127770
Job Function Pharmacy
Shift Day Job (1st)
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Pay Starting at: $56.66+ per hour based on experience
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.
Description
The Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
Meets with patients individually to provide medication support and monitoring either by 1) managing directly or 2) in partnership with physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, dieticians, medical assistants, care coordinators, and other members of the Ambulatory Care Clinic team.
Utilizes and communicates the appropriate prescribing of medications and vaccines consistent with national clinical guidelines, evidence-based medicine, and best practices.
Reviews medication profile to ensure safety and proper use of medications.
Alert to actual or potential medication affordability/adherence issues, interactions, therapeutic duplications, medication allergies, and potential medication errors.
Triages and solves medication related problems demonstrating initiative and sound judgment.
Evaluates and documents that the medication(s) selected are appropriate for achieving the desired therapeutic outcome.
Selects appropriate drug formulations to achieve maximal absorption based on bariatric procedure.
Communicates potential problems and likely solutions to the prescriber.
Adjusts therapy as indicated by patient condition and laboratory results.
Educates patients and their families about medications.
Communicates professional knowledge effectively in both oral and written forms to patients and other health professionals.
Maintains a comprehensive EPIC patient profile. The profile will include pertinent information which may influence medication therapy decisions.
Maintains a current medication list in EPIC by performing medication reconciliation at each patient visit.
Documents all patient activity in the EPIC system.
Collects data, maintains logs, records and other documentation as required by the center.
Bills for clinical services provided, where appropriate.
Develops communication materials to support clinical initiatives, as needed.
Presents clinical information to patient groups, as needed.
Participates in Medical Resident, Pharmacy Resident, and Pharmacy Student Training Responds to emergency situations to assist with medication management (e.g. response to cardiac arrests).
Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities of the center.
Organizes, prioritizes, and plans workload within given time constraints.
Works cooperatively with other members of the team to assure established center objectives are accomplished.
Ensures compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures.
Maintains proficiency and expertise in area/s of practice through continuous professional development.
Develops and maintains relationships with all customers.
Performs other duties as... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.
