Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist, ATC

Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist

The UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, is seeking a full-time, motivated professional for the position of Clinical Faculty (Open Rank)/Clinical Pharmacist who will be assigned to UI Health's outpatient Antithrombosis team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients in the area of antithrombosis management at the UI Health Hospital & Clinics. The clinic sees patients with major disease states requiring short or long-term anticoagulation therapy with traditional and direct oral anticoagulants, including patients with venous thromboembolism, atrial fibrillation, mechanical heart valves, ischemic stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and various hypercoagulable states. The clinic also sees high-risk patients who are pregnant and pediatric patients in need of anticoagulant therapy. Consults for peri-procedure bridging therapy are also handled. The hospital is a 450-bed academic institution located approximately 2 miles west of downtown Chicago. The hospital serves an urban, indigent patient population.

The clinical pharmacists in ATC work under the Antithrombosis Therapy Management Protocol for all items, including drug initiation and selection, ordering and monitoring labs, dose adjustments, ordering refills, discontinuation of therapy, and patient education. Each clinic encounter is billed using facility fee charges. The candidate will also be responsible for nurse, physician, and pharmacy staff development; coordinating and conducting quality initiative projects; and developing collaborative treatment and research protocols. The new hire will be assigned to ATC 4 days per week with 1 office day per week. The hours will be Monday Friday during the day.

The academic responsibilities of the clinical faculty member (Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) include the provision of didactic lectures and precepting entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy students, PGY1 residents, and PGY2 residents. Scholarly activities, including presentations and publications, are an expectation as well.

Qualifications:

• PharmD and PGY1 residency experience required.
• PGY2 Ambulatory Care residency or 2-3 years of equivalent clinical experience is preferred
• Candidates must present evidence of, or eligibility for, Illinois licensure as a professional pharmacist at time of employment.
• Highly preferred: strong clinical knowledge base; analytical and problem-solving skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to consistently meet deadlines; demonstrate flexibility and ability to work independently and adapt to a changing work environment; excellent planning, time management and organizational skills.
• Academic rank commensurate with experience.

How and When to Apply:

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applications may only be submitted via the University's online application system. Applications must include all the following:

• A letter of intent describing relevant qualification, experience, and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of three professional references

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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