Clinical Instructor/Clinical Pharmacist, Wood Street Pharmacy

Clinical Instructor/Clinical Pharmacist, Wood Street Pharmacy Hiring Department : Pharmacy Practice Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1042388 Posting Close Date : 9/18/2026 Salary: The budgeted salary rate for the position is $128,000 - $140,000. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary The Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy is seeking a Clinical Instructor/Clinical Pharmacist, Wood Street Pharmacy to join the Ambulatory Pharmacy Services unit. The practice site for this position is located in Wood Street Pharmacy. Our mission is to provide quality health services and promote disease prevention to all in the community of the UI Health System. Wood Street Pharmacy is a mail order and specialty pharmacy, servicing our patients Monday through Friday. Our pharmacy is looking for a full-time team player who possesses strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to work independently, and adapts to a changing work environment. The successful candidate must also possess excellent time management and organizational skills and be committed to providing excellent patient care. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with USP 797 and 800 compliance and standards in a hospital or clinical setting is preferred. The Retzky College of Pharmacy, with campuses in Chicago and Rockford, is the #1 college of pharmacy in the state of Illinois and #6 in total research grant funding, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). More information about the College and Department of Pharmacy Practice can be found at and Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Instructor academic responsibilities include the provision of didactic instruction and clinical experiential teaching/training in the Retzky College of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy Program and precepting of PGY1 and PGY2 residents. Clinical Pharmacist duties include working closely with pharmacy technicians, students, medical staff and patients in providing patient-centered clinical pharmacy services. The accurate and efficient review and verification of medication orders, providing patient medication counseling and working with health care providers and patients to resolve any medication issues. Ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met, directing the activities performed by pharmacy technicians, serving as a resource for clinic-based staff for medication-related questions, and assisting with all mail out activities. Qualifications Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a professional pharmacist in Illinois as of start date. Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy PharmD program. Candidate must possess knowledge and skills such that they qualify for a non-tenured clinical faculty position (at the rank of Clinical Instructor) with the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the UIC College of Pharmacy. Preferred Qualifications Three years of prior pharmacy experience. Previous pharmacy management experience. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with USP 797 and 800 compliance and standards in a hospital or clinical setting. Working knowledge of the programs serviced in the pharmacy. 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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois Chicago