What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED PHARMACIST position at Sinai Chicago?
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Sinai Chicago 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 Chicago is committed to building stronger, healthier communities.
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Clinical Pharmacist – General Medicine (Full -Time)
Job Summary:
Sinai Chicago is seeking a patient-centered, detail-oriented General Medicine Pharmacist to join our inpatient pharmacy team in a full-time capacity.
This role provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to general medicine units, including order verification, therapeutic drug monitoring, and interprofessional collaboration with physicians, nurses, and care teams.
As a pharmacist in a teaching hospital, you will also play a key role in educating students and residents, supporting safe, evidence-based medication use, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout daily clinical operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical and Operational Duties Verify, evaluate, and process medication orders in a timely and accurate manner. Monitor drug therapy for appropriate indication, dosing, interactions, renal/hepatic function, and cost-effectiveness.
Provide drug information and therapeutic recommendations to providers and nursing staff.
Monitor and adjust therapies for anticoagulation, vancomycin, aminoglycosides, and other high-risk medications.
Participate in patient care rounds as needed.
Support discharge medication counseling and transitions of care when appropriate.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Communicate actively with the medical team regarding patient-specific drug therapy plans.
Support nursing workflows through clarification of medication orders, IV compatibility, and safe administration practices.
Coordinate with case management, dietitians, and providers to ensure continuity and safety of care. Regulatory, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state/federal pharmacy laws, and Joint Commission standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including medication use evaluations and antimicrobial stewardship.
Document interventions, adverse drug events, and therapy recommendations accurately in the EMR. Teaching & Mentorship Precept pharmacy students and PGY1 residents as part of the experiential education team.
Participate in the development and review of clinical protocols, order sets, and guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy.
Current: Illinois Pharmacist License is in good standing.
Hospital pharmacy experience required (completion of a PGY1 residency preferred).
Strong clinical knowledge in internal medicine, pharmacokinetics, and evidence-based practice.
Experience with EPIC EMR and automated dispensing systems (e.g., Omnicell) preferred.
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
Schedule:
Full-time position, typically 40 hours per week. Includes rotating weekends and holidays.
Shift times may vary depending on coverage needs.