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Page Mechanical Group, Inc.

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator

Page Mechanical Group, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Pharmacy ClinicalCoordinator

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a full-time Pharmacy ClinicalCoordinator for the Inpatient Pharmacydepartment in Chicago, IL.

At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple: we’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we’ve got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you!

Job Summary:

The In-patient Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator applies a collaborative approach in working with the interdisciplinary team to serve as the expert in safe medication use. Provides specialized pharmaceutical services including advising physicians on matters about medications and participates in the development and delivery of continuing education programs for Pharmacy, Patient Care Services, Medical staff, and students.

Essential Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator Functions:

Dispensing

Reviews and interprets drug orders and completes or supervises the process of providing medications to hospital patients, clinic outpatients, and hospital employees

Advises or consults with and provides drug information to physicians, nurses, hospital personnel, patients, and patient's families

Provides or supervises the production of IV admixtures, chemotherapy admixtures, or other compounded medications using aseptic technique and following established department policies and procedures

Monitors patients' drug therapies for appropriateness, adverse effects, and possible interactions

Performs quality assurance monitoring, drug use evaluation, drug therapy monitoring, and floor stock duties as assigned

Provides guidance and supervision to Pharmacy Technicians in the joint effort of providing medications and/or supplies to patients and ancillary departments

Non-Distributive

Provide specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes including but not limited to:

Recommending new or a change in drug therapy

Change in dose regimens

Advising physicians on issues concerning drug therapy

The inherent toxicity of drugs and their side effects

Assisting in the prescription of appropriate doses

Participate in Patient Care Rounds with the multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient progress.

Conduct and evaluate medication histories.

Assist in the admission and discharge medication reconciliation process.

Guide the healthcare team in the proper use of prescribed drugs.

Participates in the organization and maintenance of the pharmacy environment and in the management and control of inventory

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and in-services. BLS/PALS certification and ASHP Pediatric Certification

Performs quality assurance monitoring which includes:

Data collection, assessment, and evaluation

Problem identification, resolution, and follow-up

Report generation

Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee

Discharge and Admit medication reconciliation

Daily multidisciplinary rounding

Medication Safety Committee

Facilitates effective, efficient communication and problem-solving with inpatient and outpatient service providers. Uses Meditech and QS/1 to document activities, track performance outcomes, and produce performance reports.

Provide training and orientation, create reference materials, and share expertise with others.

Seeking continuing education opportunities, completing required in-services, and maintaining professional growth by attending various department, institutional, and external meetings, seminars, and workshops.

Applies performance improvement strategies to promote continuous process improvement.

Identifies opportunities and collaborates with the specialty pharmacy team/department to implement solutions. May serve on department—or hospital-wide committees as needed.

Collaborates with team, department, unit staff, and/or physician practice to meet expectations.

Organize monthly educational in-services, research and education

What we need from you:

Education: Pharm.D.

Related Work Experience: 1-2 year’s hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Clinical skills beyond traditional dispensing functions highly valued.

Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist License

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Background in pediatric care desirable; should be physically able to get around in a fairly close environment; must be able to operate computers and general office type equipment

What you will receive:

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans & Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Free Parking

Free breakfast and lunch on the last Friday of every month

Who we are:

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head on.

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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