We Are Hiring!

At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Days

Location: Riverside Medical Center

Summary:

• Graduate of an ACPE Accredited College of Pharmacy
• Doctor of Pharmacy

• Must present evidence of, or eligibility for, Illinois licensure as a Registered Pharmacist by date of hire
• Previous inpatient hospital experience preferred
• Completion of an ASHP Accredited PGY1 residency preferred
  

Responsibilities:

• Proficiently provides direct patient -centered care for patients
• Indentifies high-risk patients and finds interventions to enhance patient care
• Provides comprehensive and individualized care to assigned patients
• Provides appropriate evidence-based, patient centered medication recommendations
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary rounds when available
• Act as a resource for the interdisciplinary te am by providing in-service and patient education when necessary
• Participates in the management of medical emergencies
• Performs discharge medication review, reconciliation, and counseling as appropriate
• Completes patient chart reviews to identify, prevent, or mitigate medication related problems, improper medication or dose selection, sub-therapeutic dosage, over-dosage, adverse drug reactions, medication interactions, failure to receive medications, untreated indications, medications without an indication and treatment failures
• Effectively communicates with other healthcare providers appropriate recommendations
• Satisfactorily complete all required continuing education hours regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

• Perform job duties in alignment with organizational goals
• Be willing to learn and work in multiple different roles within the pharmacy
• Evaluate and verify medication orders in the central pharmacy
• Verify IV fills and Omnicell cart fills prepared by pharmacy technicians
• Verify chemotherapy treatment plans based upon current NCCN guideline recommendations
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of medications in the IV room both on site and off site via telepharmacy
• Provides safe and timely medication therapy based upon patient age and needs

• Ensures cost-effective medication use
• Identify processes to prevent adverse events and optimize patient outcomes
• Continuously stays up to date on new guidelines and changes in medication therapies
• Precepts and teaches pharmacy residents and pharmacy students by maintaining requirements
• Maintains proficiency in hospital computer systems
• Maintains proficiency in decentralized pharmacy services and clinical pharmacy programs
• Maintains proficiency in operational systems and central dispensing pharmacies

• Precepts and teaches pharmacy residents and pharmacy students
• Meet the full requirements of an ASHP Residency Preceptor within three years of initial hire date
• Maintains requirements for preceptorship detailed in ASHP PGY1 accreditations standards
• Develops student, resident, and staff training experience/competencies
  

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information:

Exposure to:
Chemicals: Various chemotherapy agents
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal

Average Hours per Week: 40

Shift: Rotating days , evenings , and weekends

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 3 0%
Twist: 0%
Stand: 5 0%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 2 0%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 1%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 0%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 0%
Reach above shoulders: 20%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Not Required
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp Normal weight: 5# All Day
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: None
Fine Manipulation: Computer keyboard, counting/pouring, measuring

Special Hazards : Preparing chemotherapy agents
Protective Clothing Required: Special gloves, gown or sleeve protection, mask and possible goggles