Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy | Elk Grove Village, ILCOMPENSATION & LOCATIONThe compensation range for this role is $130,000-135,000.
This is a hybrid position based out of our Elk Grove Village, IL location.
POSITION SUMMARYResponsible for dispensing prescriptions and coordinating clinical services for Specialty Pharmacy patients and other customers serviced at the branch location. This position is responsible for interacting with the health care professionals in the provision and coordination of customer care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES- Providing specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes including advising and educating physicians on patient issues concerning drug therapy, the inherent toxicity of drugs, side effects, and appropriate dosing. Additionally, this role will be a key communicator to the physician regarding patient response to treatment issues
- Data Entry, verification of prescriptions and checking of orders.
- Coordinating the activities of assigned pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labeling and delivery of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with physicians' prescriptions
- Ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and controlled drugs and the maintenance of required records
- Conducting and evaluating medication histories, assessing compliance and suggesting modifications so as to achieve desired outcomes. This role will provide educational assistance to patients/families/caregivers to ensure understanding and to provide information regarding the patient's therapy/treatment. Management oversight of the therapy care plan
- Participate in On-call rotation and activities
- Other duties as assigned
Disclaimer: The information written in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as totally comprehensive of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this job. While employed in this position, an employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed in this job description.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND TRAINING- Requires a degree in pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy - Pharm. D. Degree preferred
- Candidate must be licensed in the state of Illinois. Additional multi-state licensure preferred
- Ability to complete background check and drug screen
- Minimum 2 years' experience as licensed pharmacist
- Intermediate computer skills/knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience in home infusion or Specialty pharmacy preferred
- Strong organizational skill, interpersonal skills and detail orientation important for this position
EMPLOYEE BENEFITSWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being:
- Medical Coverage, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Accident and Critical Illness coverage
- Company-paid life insurance options
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program.
