Home Infusion Clinical Pharmacist Days PNE

The salary range for this position is $58.00 - $84.10 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Description

The Clinical Pharmacist PNE reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Clinical Pharmacist PNE is responsible for identifying, preventing, and/or resolving medication related problems; for providing authoritative  information to other health care professionals, patients, and the public; and for assuring that the informational, clinical, and drug distribution components of pharmacy services function as an integrated system to provide patient centered care to the patients and staff of Northwestern Medicine.

The mission of the Department of Pharmacy is to deliver the safest, highest quality, most effective and efficient patient care while developing the best people, advancing research, and integrating pharmacy services to successfully coordinate care across the Northwestern Medicine enterprise.

The vision of the Department of Pharmacy is to be a recognized as a national leader in advancing the pharmacy enterprise through excellence, innovation, education and research.

Responsibilities:

Job Title: Home Infusion Clinical Pharmacist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Home Infusion Clinical Pharmacist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Home Infusion Clinical Pharmacist is a licensed professional whose responsibilities include clinical monitoring, assessment, and care planning for home infusion patients. This individual will be focused on patient safety and patient-centered approaches to care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Description

· Reviews patient medical records to determine appropriateness for home infusion therapy.

· Navigates electronic medical records and documents progress notes and other formal communications, as indicated.

· Monitors pharmacy care plan throughout course of therapy.

· Conducts medication reconciliation and makes interventions, when indicated.

· Establishes and builds professional relationships with patients and care team.

· Makes evidence-based recommendations and interventions, when indicated.

· Provides drug information to members of health care team and patient/caregiver(s). Counsels patients and/or caregiver(s) when indicated. Responds to clinical inquires in a timely manner.

· Ensures safe selection of line care supplies to support the infusion.

· Works with the team to determine appropriate methodology of drug administration (e.g., IV push, ambulatory pump infusion, gravity infusion, elastomeric device, etc.).

· Monitors, doses, and manages drugs such as aminoglycoside and vancomycin.

· Actively communicates clinical updates to referring providers.

· Manages TPNs in collaboration with home infusion dietician and care team.

· Oversees quality of compounded sterile preparations to ensure USP <797> adherence. Supports cleanroom operations, as needed.

· Troubleshoots problems with devices for patients/caregivers and/or home health and hospice nurses.

· Partners with technicians and other team members to create a high-efficiency work environment.

· Actively participates in team meetings and other initiatives, as requested.

· Provides on-call support per rotating schedule.

COMPETENCIES / PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

· Please refer to NMHC Performance (Standard/Leadership) Competencies.

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Qualifications

Required

• Active Clinical Pharmacist license in the state of Illinois (IDFPR)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Preferred

• Training and knowledge of specialty areas (neonatology, critical care, oncology, etc.)
• Completion of a pharmacy residency program or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

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. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.