Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist. As a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, you will be a registered pharmacist who assumes responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt research medication therapy. You will provide clinical pharmacy services for patients enrolled in clinical research receiving treatment as an inpatient or ambulatory setting, joining a large team in IDS.

Sign-On Bonus
Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000

Responsibilities
Pharmaceutical care services include (but are not limited to) assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Clinical Pharmacist Specialists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. They proficiently manage and facilitate the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards. They also conduct clinical research and practice advancement projects as well as patient care quality and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication‑use processes or pharmacy practice. Clinical Pharmacist Specialists provide medication and practice‑related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for doctor of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents. The IDS pharmacist will also participate in Site Initiation Visits, study activation, proof of concept for studies, drug accountability, and other elements germane to IDS pharmacy.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy

Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency

Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service

Knowledge and understanding of general hospital operations and regulatory compliance

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel

Ability to integrate clinical and distributive pharmacy services with quality improvement, teaching, research, and professional development activities

Ability to perform compound sterile and non‑sterile products (hazardous and non‑hazardous), and maintain aseptic technique validation as required for compounding

Significant general clinical knowledge and expertise in traditional therapeutics and patient‑centered care

Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence‑based medicine in area appropriate for clinical assignments

Significant knowledge of cleanroom operations, proper aseptic technique, and sterile products preparation (hazardous and non‑hazardous)

Strong teaching and precepting skills and expertise in experiential training

Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois or eligible to complete licensure process within 60 days of employment

Board Certification in area of expertise is required within 18 months of hire (BPS, SOCRA, etc)

Preferred Qualifications

Doctor of Pharmacy or another advanced degree

PGY‑2 Investigational Drugs and Research or Clinical pharmacy experience (2‑4 years) in a hospital setting (required if no PGY‑2 residency)

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.00)

Shift: Rotating, Periodically on‑call

Location: Pharmacy Services‑ Hyde Park

Unit/Department: Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy

CBA Code: Non‑Union

Benefits
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits – UChicago Medicine.

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