Clinical Pharmacist
Park Forest, IL, US, 60466-1200
Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 09/04/2024
Closing Date/Time: 09/17/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary $8,486-$12,616/month ($101,832-$151,392/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC063
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 41189
Position Overview
The Office of Clinical, Administrative and Program Support is seeking to hire a licensed registered Pharmacist located in Park Forest, Illinois to serve as a clinical pharmacist at the Facility in the interdisciplinary setting for matters related to pharmacological uses. The Clinical Pharmacist provides guidance and professional leadership to the Pharmacy Technicians in filling physician orders and medication station supply requisitions. In addition, compiles information from client medication records and assists physicians, pharmacists, and nursing personnel in in-service training regarding drug/medication matters.
Job Responsibilities
- 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 year of professional experience as a practicing registering pharmacist.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of professional experience dealing with medical reactions, benefits, and side effects associated with specific drug therapies.
- One (1) year of professional experience directing and participating in the preparation of complex prescriptions.
- One (1) year of professional experience analyzing and properly interpreting medication and charts and identifying 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 communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires an Illinois Registered Pharmacist license free of discipline.
- Requires no discipline reported from other States’ Boards of Pharmacy.
- Requires the ability to maintain licensure in good standing as a registered pharmacist in the State of Illinois.
- Requires ability to lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm; 30 minute unpaid lunch.
Work Location: 114 N Orchard Dr Park Forest, IL 60466-1200
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Bureau of Pharmacy & Clinical Support Services
Pharmacy Operations – Ludeman Hub
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services ; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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