PHARMACIST Job at Sinai Health System, Chicago, IL

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  • Sinai Health System
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

A bout Sinai Health System

Located on Chicagos West and Southwest Side, Sinai Health System is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Childrens Hospital, Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute.

The entities of Sinai Health System collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Health System is committed to building stronger, healthier communities.

A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Registry Clinical/Staff Pharmacist is responsible for profiling and dispensing of medications, monitoring patient drug therapy, dispensing and record keeping of controlled substances, and performing clinical functions within the pharmacist's scope practice.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:


  • Ability to accurately enter medication orders (including chemotherapy) in a timely manner. Accurately check AMDS (Automatic Medication Dispensing System), IV admixtures, patient specific medications, prepacked medications. Responsible for the proper handling, storage and security of medications in the pharmacy.
  • Monitors and evaluates patients' medication profiles for safety concerning appropriate dosing, contraindications, interactions, allergies, duplications in therapy, incompatibilities, etc.
  • Critically evaluates and interprets lab alerts/results pertinent to the medication profile.
  • Is familiar with the hospital formulary and appropriately auto-substitutes to the formulary equivalent.
  • Provides drug information/education to the hospital's professional staff and patients as necessary to create the most effective treatment regimens.
  • Demonstrates a clear sense of urgency with the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Is able to maintain productivity that meets or exceeds the pharmacy standards; performance is analyzed using monthly Productivity Report data.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate via email which is critical to the pharmacy work environment; all pharmacy communications, memos, and shortages are sent electronically daily.
  • Assists with Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) monitoring, medication variance reporting and actively participates in continued quality improvement.
  • Required to perform other duties as assigned, including flexibility in scheduling as dictated by the needs of the pharmacy.
  • Adheres to all State and Federal rules as defined by the Pharmacy Practice Act and Controlled Substance Act and Hospital/Departmental Policies and Procedures. Must be able to explain policy and procedures accurately.
  • Exercises consistency in dispensing of narcotics and maintenance of appropriaterecord keeping.
  • Is in compliance with Holy Cross Hospital Attendance Standards, consistently prompt, and at work station ready to work at scheduled time.
  • Consistently observes and provides leadership for the technicians and pharmacy students to ensure adherence to established standards; delegates responsibilities with clear direction and expectations, resolves conflict; demonstrates accountability for his or her actions.
  • This position requires periods of prolonged sitting and standing; minimal lifting (up to 10 lb.), pushing, or any other physical activities. The work area is clean, well-lit, climate controlled with a moderate noise level. Subject to highly stressful and crowded working situations. Works with toxic/caustic chemicals including chemotherapeutic agents.


Commonly Used Equipment:
  • Computer, calculator, paging system, printer (laser/zebra), scanner, fax machine, vertical and horizontal laminar flow hoods, Omnicell, pneumatic tube system.



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