Pharmacist - Chicago, IL

Two Direct Hire Opportunities for Inpatient Oncology/Hematology Pharmacists – Chicago, IL

Seeking dedicated inpatient pharmacists with a solid oncology/hematology background to join a leading medical center in Chicago. These full-time roles require strong clinical expertise in acute care oncology and hematology, providing critical pharmaceutical support to interdisciplinary care teams. Candidates must be prepared to invest in a thorough vetting process, with full client disclosure upon completion.

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Typical inpatient schedule with days/evenings and rotating weekends
EMR: EPIC system used

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds focused on malignant hematology, medical oncology, gynecologic oncology, and stem cell transplant patients.
• Review and optimize drug therapies for appropriateness, dosing, interactions, and cost effectiveness.
• Reconcile home medications upon patient admission.
• Clarify medication orders with healthcare teams and document changes in patient records.
• Provide medication counseling and adherence support to patients and their families, particularly for transplant cases.
• Perform pharmacokinetic consults, especially for vancomycin and aminoglycosides.
• Monitor, document, and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Review and verify chemotherapy orders for inpatient oncology and hematology patients.
• Support nursing staff with medication-related inquiries and order verification for assigned units.
• Assist in chemotherapy desensitization procedures in intensive care units as needed.
• Provide evening and weekend coverage based on department requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Illinois Pharmacist License or eligibility to obtain license
• Postgraduate ASHP PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Hematology/Oncology preferred
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) prior to or within 18 months of hire preferred
• BLS Certification
• Solid knowledge of intravenous admixture, intravenous drug therapy, chemotherapy, and cellular therapies
• Strong collaboration skills, problem-solving ability, and capacity to work independently under pressure

Candidates with a foundation in oncology, even without residency training, encouraged to apply.

This opportunity is ideal for pharmacists ready to make an immediate impact in a challenging and rewarding specialty practice. Submit your updated resume, a reference from an oncology/hematology manager, and Illinois pharmacist license (if available).

Apply now to advance your specialized pharmacy career in an engaging inpatient setting.

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.