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Amergis Pharmacist - Corrections in Chicago, Illinois
$ 65 / hour
Amergis Healthcare is hiring a Pharmacist for a Corrections Facility.
Job Summary: Provides pharmaceutical care to Inpatient Pharmacy Services. Supervises the performance of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students in the pharmacy setting. Provides daily communication with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers to provide comprehensive patient care.
Typical Duties
Performs day-to-day activities of the assigned work area and be responsible for its efficient operation including main inpatient medication order verifications, automated device filling checklists, sterile compounding, manufacturing, duties in Chemo Pharmacy and Operating Room (OR) Pharmacy, if applicable
Identifies and resolves problems with personnel, services, or equipment relating computerized systems
Utilizes Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) for med order verifications checking for inappropriateness and patient safety
Advises physicians and nurses of proper drug selection and their side effects and remain current with the appropriate State Law & Regulations
Collaborates with staff, if requested by administrative staff, in certain situations on other shifts and in other work areas
Participates in preparation and presentation of educational programs for department and hospital personnel, e.g., CE, Annual Training, Quality Assurance, Hospital and Departmental Programs
Performs computer operations necessary to drug distribution and management functions; confirms computerized within the department; addresses problems encountered in their daily operation
Conducts or assists in conducting quality assurance and other management projects, if applicable
Receives and accounts for drugs and their proper storage; prepares and maintains the appropriate records that are required by Federal and State Laws and CCHHS policies
Reads, interprets, evaluates, compounds or dispenses medication orders for patients including sterile products and controlled substances, in accordance with laws and regulations
Minimum Qualifications
Must be licensed as a pharmacist in good standing in the State of Illinois, required
Graduation from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education or equivalent required
1 full year of recent experience in an outpatient or inpatient pharmacy required
Covid-19 vaccination
Preferred Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), preferred
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
Previous experience with computerized physician order entry (CPOE) including basic knowledge and maintenance, PC-based word processing and Pyxis applications, preferred
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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