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Rush University lists this Pharmacist Per Diem opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
nLocation: Chicago, Illinois
nBusiness Unit: Rush Medical Center
nHospital: Rush University Medical Center
nDepartment: Specialty Drug Solutions
nWork Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)
nShift: Shift 1
nWork Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
nRush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (
nPay Range: $80.85 per hour
nRush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
nSummary:
nThe Pharmacist may fill the role of a number of different positions in the department. The Pharmacist may work in central operations, or in a satellite. He/she may work a day, evening, or overnight shifts. The shift the Pharmacist works will reflect the training and skill set that the pharmacist has. Operations role: The scope shall include operational responsibility for order verification, IV therapy, total parenteral nutrition, automated dispensing cabinets (ADC), oral drug compounding/repackaging, dispensing and delivery of medications. Assessment of current IV clean rooms with USP 797 regulations including necessary staff education will also be a focus. Central Pharmacy/Satellite role: Reviewing and verifying medication orders in Epic for accuracy and safety. This role will respond to questions from nursing and physicians about missing doses and medication questions (dosing, appropriateness in therapy, formulary, etc). DoseEdge order review and approval. Appropriate phone etiquette and multi-tasking is vitally important in this role. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
nOther information:
nRequired Job Qualifications:
n• One year of hospital pharmacy experience.
n• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication and interpersonal skills.
n• Must be flexible with work schedule.
n• Dependable attendance and job performance.
n• Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Illinois.
nResponsibilities:
nnnUnderstanding workflows within the central pharmacy with regards to Pyxis and patient specific order filling in order to check orders coming out of the carousel and and IV room, as well as those prepared by technicians.
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nnKnowledge of USP 797 clean rooms and workflow in IV rooms in the central pharmacy for order checking, including TPN preparation when necessary.
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nnEvaluate and verify Epic physician's orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, optimal dosage form, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route and rate of administration and therapeutic redundancy.
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nnClarifies physicians' orders, when necessary, through direct and timely contact with prescriber or designated practitioner.
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nnProvides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff.
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nnDocumentation of clinical interventions.
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nnUphold departmental, and institutional, policy as appropriate.
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nnUnderstand the operations of the Central Pharmacy and Tower pharmacies, and assist with the staffing the area when needed.
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nnAct in a backup role for technician lead to address technician sick calls in reassigning shift changes.
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nnAssist with other departmental quality initiatives which may arise during the time of service in the department.
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n nRush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
nPosition Pharmacist Per Diem
nLocation US:IL:Chicago
nReq ID 29318
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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