Clinical Pharmacist Full Time Rotating
Core
Interprets medication orders, monitors therapy, prevents errors, and manages drug distribution to ensure safe, effective patient care across rotating shifts.
Role type
Clinical Pharmacist (Hospital)
Builds
Integrated medication therapy management and drug distribution systems for Northwestern Medicine patients.
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Pharmacy
Required skills
Medication order interpretation, Drug-drug and drug-diet interaction monitoring, Therapeutic drug monitoring, Sterile compounding, Chemotherapy administration, Patient education, Formulary management, Quality improvement participation
Preferred skills
Specialty area knowledge (neonatology, critical care, oncology), Pharmacy residency completion, Hospital pharmacy experience
Technologies
Electronic Health Record (EHR), Automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs)
Responsibilities
Interprets medication orders for safety and proper use; Monitors medication therapy for significant interactions; Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including sterile products and chemotherapy; Educates patients and healthcare professionals; Responds to emergency situations for medication management; Maintains hospital formulary and controlled inventories.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC