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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Clinical Pharmacist in Alton, Illinois
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Location:Alton, IL, US, 62002-5012
Job Requisition ID:44896
Opening Date:03/04/2025
Closing Date/Time:03/17/2025?
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:CLINICAL PHARMACIST - 08235
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:Anticipated Salary: \$8,486 - \$13,186 per month (\$101,832 - \$158,232 per year)
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Madison
Number of Vacancies:1
Work Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 1-hour unpaid lunch
BPCSS/Alton pharmacy
Work Location:4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002-5012
Division of Pharmacy and Clinical Support Services
Bureau of Pharmacy and Clinical Support Services
Pharmacy Operations - Alton
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Position Overview
The Division of Pharmacy and Clinical Support Services is seeking to hire a licensed registered Pharmacist located in Alton, Illinois to serve as a clinical pharmacist at the Facility in the interdisciplinary setting for matters related to pharmacological uses. Performs fundamental pharmacist duties and functions as the Clinical Pharmacist monitoring drug therapy and communicating relevant findings and recommendations to other health care professionals responsible for patient care. Performs monthly nursing stations checks, monitors individual client drug regimes. Serves as pharmaceutical advisor to the Medical Administrator, Physicians, RNs, interdisciplinary teams, pharmacy, clients, and parents/guardians. Reviews clients charts for proper medication programs and responses to medications. Assists physicians, pharmacists, and nursing personnel in in-service training regarding drug/medication matters. Participates in the facilitys overall quality assurance program to verify safe and appropriate drug use.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a clinical pharmacist at the Facility in the interdisciplinary setting for matters related to pharmacological uses.
- Provides guidance and professional leadership to the Pharmacy Technicians in filling physician orders and medication station supply requisitions.
- Compiles information from client medication records.
- Assists physicians, pharmacists, and nursing personnel in in-service training regarding drug/medication matters.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires current license as a registered pharmacist in the State of Illinois.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience as a practicing registered pharmacist.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of professional experience dealing with medical reactions, benefits, and side ef ectsassociated with specific drug therapies.
One (1) year of professional experience directing and participating in the preparation of complexprescriptions.
One (1) year of professional experience analyzing and properly interpreting medication and charts andidentifying and recommending modifications when necessary.
One (1) year of professional experience maintaining accurate records and reports of pharmaceuticals purchases, dispensed and stored.
One (1) year of professional experience providing leadership and guidance relating to medical reactions,benefits and side effects.
One (1) year of professional experience communicat