Overview

Unit based clinical pharmacists provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care with the primary goal to improve patient outcomes. Clinical pharmacists will promote and improve the use of safe, effective, and evidence-based medications through evaluation of all aspects of patient care. Clinical pharmacists monitor therapies for each patient and collaborate with other healthcare providers to identify optimal medication related care.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with 5 years hospital based, patient care experience, considered in lieu of Pharm.D.

Advanced Pharmacy Residency Training (PGY1/2) preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Licensed pharmacist in the State of Illinois required
• Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) required
• PGY-1 residency accepted in lieu of BCPS
• BCPS certification required within 12 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Experience:

• Minimum of three years relevant hospital based, patient care experience required
• Completion of a PGY-1 pharmacy residency program will satisfy this requirement

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians and other health care providers to develop and implement a medication plan that meets the overall goals of patient care established by the health care team
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds as appropriate and required
• In the absence of the lead clinical pharmacist, represents pharmacy at select interdepartmental meetings (i.e. Unit Base Council Meetings) as needed

Information for all healthcare providers

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.