Northwestern Medicine · 4 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist Lead-Feinberg 9th Floor Pharmacy Central Operations, Full-time Rotating
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to providing a positive workplace and quality patient care. The Clinical Pharmacist Lead plays a crucial role in facilitating pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting pharmacy staff in delivering effective patient care.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Facilitate compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, statutes and regulations governing pharmacy practice in areas of responsibility
Supports the maintenance of regulatory compliance requirements within designated practice areas
Assists with implementation and maintenance of pharmacy services that are an integral part of the care delivery systems of Northwestern Medicine
Utilization of new technology and the provision of pharmacy services that will improve patient care, patient safety and economic outcomes
Fulfills all the responsibilities, qualifications, license/certification, and education/experience of a Clinical Pharmacist
Assists with daily preparation, distribution and control of all medications used, including those that are investigational
Works with Practice Coordinator to improve patient care and workflow efficiencies
Works along frontline pharmacy staff to ensure that medications are appropriately provided to achieve the desired therapeutic outcome consistent with patient parameters and disease states
Works cooperatively with fellow pharmacists to oversee and direct the activities of the work area, to assign work to technicians, and to assure that the established Department objectives are accomplished
Facilitates a team-based approach to patient care problem solving and service delivery
Serves as the first-line escalation
Uses communication skills of persuasiveness and assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the other person’s point of view, to influence the behavior and opinions of professional and technical colleagues
Supports talent development in technical and clinical positions
Assists practice coordinator in management of schedule
Assists in facilitating necessary arrangements for coverage along with management of productivity based on patient care
Supports trainees, including fellows, residents, and students
Creates an environment of high morale and engaged motivated staff
Maintains interdepartmental relationships by acting as a subject matter expert resource between the pharmacy department and other disciplines
Assists Practice Coordinator in meeting organizational goals
Serves as a role model and resource to Pharmacy staff
Assists with implementation of medication safety initiatives within the hospital and outpatient settings
Participates in and supports medication use quality initiatives through various NM committees, including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees
Participates in quality initiatives as indicated by the annual quality plan
Supports the practice of evidence-based medicine through the coordination of staff education, as well as participation in collaborative practice agreements and policy creation
Assists with monitoring and evaluating policies and practices to suggest operational changes
Actively participates in post-graduate training in pharmacy that meets the ASHP accreditation standards
Assists in coordination of technical and pharmacist staff participation in educational programming to promote continued professional development
Provides/facilitates training of new Clinical Pharmacists
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited college of Pharmacy – Bachelor's or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
Licensed Clinical Pharmacist in Illinois
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Clinical Pharmacist, preferably in a health care institution
Experience in managing operations, personnel, quality functions, and the professional aspects of pharmacy practice
Evidence of effective communication skills both oral and written with all levels of internal and external customers
Preferred
Experience normally acquired through at least 3 years of pharmacy experience in a health care institution
Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Residency
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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