CLINICAL PHARMACIST

Job Requisition ID: 43749​

Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: CLINICAL PHARMACIST - 08235 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date: 1/10/2025
Closing Date/Time: 01/24/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8,486 - $12,616 per month ($101,832 - $151,392 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Livingston
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  43749 

 

 

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Position Overview

The Division of Pharmacy and Clinical Support Services is seeking to hire a licensed registered Pharmacist located in Dwight, Illinois to serve as a clinical pharmacist at the Facility in the interdisciplinary setting for matters related to pharmacological uses. Performs fundamental pharmacist duties and functions as the Clinical Pharmacist monitoring drug therapy and communicating relevant findings and recommendations to other health care professionals responsible for patient care.  Performs monthly nursing stations checks, monitors individual client drug regimes.  Serves as pharmaceutical advisor to the Medical Administrator, Physicians, RN’s, interdisciplinary teams, pharmacy, clients, and parents/guardians.  Reviews client’s charts for proper medication programs and responses to medications. Assists physicians, pharmacists, and nursing personnel in in-service training regarding drug/medication matters.  Participates in the facility’s overall quality assurance program to verify safe and appropriate drug use. 

Essential Functions

• Serves as a clinical pharmacist at the Facility in the interdisciplinary setting for matters related to pharmacological uses.

• Provides guidance and profess