Clinical Pharmacist - Downers Grove Illinois

Company: Advocate Health
Location: Downers Grove, Illinois
Posted On: 05/03/2024

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine suitability, assess, monitor and manage care of patients receiving home infusion therapy as needed. Collects & interprets information, creates patient medical record and care plan, monitors & documents patient progress.
• Communicates patient status, progress updates, developments in care plan, treatment recommendations to all professionals involved in managing patients care plan as well as the patient.
  • Prepares and dispenses medications using appropriate aseptic technique. Follows appropriate safety and quality measures. Follows all state/federal regulations regarding medication dispensing and provision of pharmaceutical care
    • Supervises and utilizes pharmacy support staff effectively. Checks accuracy of the work completed by support staff in accordance with regulatory requirements.
      • Manages the use, problem solving & maintenance of medication administration equipment.
        • Provides drug and homecare resource information to patients, nurses, referral sources and others as requested and as needed.
          • Complies with all regulatory and accreditation laws or standards related to the practice of pharmacy, as well as all AdvocateAurora Health policies and procedures.
            • Participates in department and organization improvement initiatives
              • Other duties as assignedSUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIESThough not responsible from an HR perspective, the incumbent does assist the department pharmacy manager with the daily oversight of support personnel.MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDLicense/Registration/Certification: Pharmacy licensure/registration per state requirements. Board certification preferred. Willingness to obtain licensure in multiple states preferred.Issued by (Governing Body): State Board(s) of PharmacyLevel of Education: BPharm / PharmDField of Study (if applicable): PharmacyYears of Experience: 2-3 years Describe Type Experience: Pharmacy experience, preferably in a home infusion environmentMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
                • Ability to operate all equipment for producing sterile product admixtures
                • Ability to operate pharmacy data processing system
                • Exceptional verbal communication skills
                • Strong attention to detail
                • Strong organization skills
                • Ability to provide 24/7/365 support to patients as part of an on-call rotation
                • Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.
                • Ability to stand for long periods when in clean room environment
                • Ability to comply with all sterile compounding garbing requirement.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. More...

                      

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