Pharmacist - Chicago, Illinois

Two direct hire opportunities are available for inpatient pharmacists specializing in oncology and hematology. The positions require working in an acute care inpatient setting with a focus on malignant hematology, medical oncology, gynecologic oncology, and stem cell transplant (SCT) patients. These roles offer a typical inpatient schedule with rotating days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds daily to assist with medication regimen design, implementation, and monitoring.
• Review drug therapy for appropriateness, considering dosage, interactions, allergies, and cost-effectiveness.
• Reconcile home medications on patient admission.
• Clarify medication orders with healthcare providers and document changes in patient records.
• Counsel patients and families on medication regimens, adherence, and adverse effects before discharge.
• Provide pharmacokinetic consultations and document notes when required.
• Monitor and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Review chemotherapy orders for assigned patient groups.
• Support nursing staff with medication order questions.
• Verify orders and manage in-basket messages for assigned units.
• Staff afternoon shifts as needed.
• Facilitate appropriate medication route changes and assist with chemotherapy desensitizations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Illinois pharmacist license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Postgraduate ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in Hematology/Oncology preferred.
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) required within 18 months of hire.
• BLS Certification.
• Experience with intravenous admixtures, drug therapy, chemotherapy, and cellular therapies.
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently under pressure.
• Candidates with solid oncology experience but without residency training are also encouraged to apply.

Location: Chicago, IL
EMR System: EPIC
Schedule: Days and evenings with rotating weekends

These opportunities are ideal for pharmacists ready to advance in oncology inpatient care. Candidates must be willing to complete credentialing through the agency’s vetting process prior to client disclosure. Candidates ready to pursue Illinois licensure are encouraged to apply.

Submit an updated resume, one oncology/hematology manager reference, and proof of Illinois pharmacist licensure (or eligibility) to be considered. Immediate start available. Apply now to take the next step in your oncology pharmacy career.

Compensation for this position ranges from $47.00 to $69.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.