at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Jul 19, 2024, 12:24:38 PMClosing Date:Aug 2, 2024, 11:59:00 PMFull-time
A.M.
P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:RWDSU Local 200 PharmacistsPosting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: Cermak Health Services, 2800 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608/Pharmacy Department, Inpatient
SHIFT: ROTATE; 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, WEEKENDS.
Job SummaryRWDSU LOCAL 200 MEMBERS
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.
Typical Duties
* Performs day-to-day activities of the assigned work area and be responsible for its efficient
operation including main inpatient medication order verifications, automated device filling
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
systems
* Utilizes Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) for med order verifications checking for
inappropriateness and patient safety
* Advises physicians and nurses of proper drug selection and their side effects and remain
current with the appropriate State Law & Regulations
* Collaborates with staff, if requested by administrative staff, in certain situations on other shifts
and in other work areas
* Participates in preparation and presentation of educational programs for department and
hospital personnel, e.g., CE, Annual Training, Quality Assurance, Hospital and Departmental
Programs
* Performs computer operations necessary to drug distribution and management functions;
confirms computerized within the department; addresses problems encountered in their daily
operation
* Conducts or assists in conducting quality assurance and other management projects, if
applicable
* Carries out stock requisitions for storage areas, as needed
* Receives and accounts for drugs and their proper storage; prepares and maintains the
appropriate records that are required by Federal and State Laws and CCHHS policies
* 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
sterile products and controlled substances, in accordance with laws and regulations
* 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, is required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview).
Graduation from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education or equivalent, is required. (Must provide Official Transcripts at time of Interview).
Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy, is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), is preferred.
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish, is preferred.
Previous experience with computerized physician order entry (CPOE) including basic knowledge and maintenance, PC-based word processing and Pyxis applications, is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
* Knowledge of hospital and pharmacy policies, procedures, and techniques, Federal and State
Laws, and pharmaceutical entities available in the U.S. market and their proper nomenclatures
* Knowledge of Pharmacokinetics, drug and poison information system, Drug Utilization
Evaluation (DUE), and Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting systems
* 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
(25) word per minute accurately
* 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
of accuracy within the department
* Ability to withstand the computer typing, prolonged periods of staring at the screen, and
troubleshooting hardware
* 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
accurately
* Ability to work various shifts
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COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
