Clinical Pharmacist

About the role

The Office of Pharmacy and Clinical Support Services, within the Illinois Department of Human Services, is hiring a licensed registered pharmacist in Dixon, Illinois to serve as a clinical pharmacist at the Facility. The position works in an interdisciplinary setting on matters related to pharmacological uses and provides guidance and professional leadership to pharmacy technicians.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical pharmacist in the interdisciplinary setting for pharmacological matters.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to help file physician orders and medication station supply requisitions.
• Compile information from client medication records.
• Assist physicians, pharmacists and nursing personnel in in-service training on drug and medication matters.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned that fall within the scope of the duties above.

Required profile

• Current license as a registered pharmacist in the State of Illinois, free of discipline, with no discipline reported from other states' boards of pharmacy.
• One year of professional experience as a practicing registered pharmacist.
• Ability to lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass the IDHS background check and a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the position is not open to those needing visa sponsorship.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience dealing with medical reactions, benefits and side effects of specific drug therapies.
• Experience preparing complex prescriptions.
• Experience analyzing medication and charts and recommending modifications.
• Experience keeping accurate records of pharmaceutical purchases, dispensing and storage.
• Experience providing leadership and guidance on medical reactions, benefits and side effects.

What we offer

• Anticipated salary of $9,130-$13,573 per month ($109,560-$162,876 per year).
• Pension program and competitive group insurance (health, life, dental and vision).
• 12 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays, 10-25 vacation days and 3 personal business days.
• Flexible work schedules where available, 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a deferred compensation program.
• Optional pre-tax programs, GI Bill benefits for qualifying veterans and a 5% salary differential for bilingual positions.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch, and is fully in the office. It is a union position; applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application system.