About this role
Clinical Pharmacist, Registry- Infusion Drugs- Registry
In this role as a Clinical Pharmacist, you will assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy intended for infusion. Through various assignments within the department, they provide support for optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states, predominantly Cancer Care. The Infusion Pharmacy is known for providing exceptional assistance when medical needs may be complex and require special knowledge when collaborating with the medical provider and insurance company.
Job Summary
Responsible and accountable for the provision of safe and effective drug therapy and other pharmaceutical care services intended to achieve outcomes related to the cure, diagnosis or prevention of disease, elimination or reduction of patient’s symptoms, or arresting or slowing of a disease process, and improve a patient’s quality of life in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. The pharmacist also assumes the responsibility of pharmacy technicians that work directly under his/her supervision by ensuring the proper preparation of drug products and managing the workflow.
Essential Job Functions
Maintains a standard of performance that is in compliance with JCAHO, ASHP practice standards/guidelines, federal/state licensing acts, and UCH and Pharmaceutical Services Policies and Procedures
Interprets, evaluates, and accurately dispenses all drug orders in the patient’s best interest as assessed by appropriateness of drug selection, contraindications, dose, side effects, drug interactions, food interactions, duration of therapy, route of administration, and cost
Identifies, resolves and prevents potential and actual drug-related problems. Recommend rational therapeutic alternatives as needed to prevent future problems
Accurately checks medication orders that have been entered into the pharmacy computer system by the pharmacy technician: ensuring that patient allergies, drug duplication, and drug interactions do not exist which contraindicate therapy and that the drug dose is correct. Enter orders directly into computer system if necessary
Checks all medications prior to dispensing for accurate labeling, preparation, and storage. Coordinates all clinical and dispensing workflow that occurs from the infusion pharmacy
Supervises the quality/quantity of work and work performance of the pharmacy technician
Participation in the orientation, education, and mentoring of new staff (i.e. pharmacists, nurses, pharmacy technicians, etc.) as needed
Performs other duties as requested by senior management
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred
Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois (complete licensure process within 60 days of employment).
Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency required or 3 plus years of hospital staffing experience. Oncology Infusion experience highly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Degree, Master of Science, MBA, or Doctor of Pharmacy highly preferred.
Clinical pharmacy experience in Home Infusion is highly preferred.
Extensive clinical experience and development may be considered in lieu of formal training
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Registry
Shift: Rotate
Unit/Department- Infusion Drugs- Orland Park
CBA Code: Non - Union
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As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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Job Info
Job Identification 5907
Job Category Patient Services
Posting Date 10/08/2026, 09:40 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations
14290 S LaGrange Rd, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Work
Location
Type On Site
Bargaining Union Non-Union
Shift 1
Position Type Registry
Min Salary 79.25
Max Salary 79.25
FTE 0.2