Clinical Pharmacy Pediatric Specialist

Details

Location: Chicago, IL

Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius

Department/Speciality: Pharmacotherapy Clinic

Schedule: Day Shifts, Full Time

Salary: $128,743.65 - $188,288.10 per year

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and accurate medication management in specialized areas (nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology) by reviewing, compounding, and dispensing orders, while serving as a subject matter expert and guiding clinical leadership across pharmacy sites.

• Assess medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems; recommend formulary alternatives and collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to optimize patient care.

• Supervise and support technical personnel in medication preparation, maintenance, and dispensing, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

• Provide drug information, patient counseling, and education to medical staff and patients; support academic initiatives as a preceptor and provide operational coverage across pharmacy areas as needed.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

Additional Preferences

Additional preferences.

This position will initially support a Pediatric Specialty Group that offers specialty care in Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Neurology, and Gastroenterology.

Licensure:
Active licensure in good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Training:
Completion of an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited PGY-1 Residency and ≥ 1 years of experience in ambulatory care or specialty pharmacy practice OR Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-2 Residency in one of the following specialties: Pediatrics, Ambulatory Care, Pharmacotherapy, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Transitions of Care OR Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.S. Pharm) with at least five years of ambulatory care or specialty pharmacy experience.

Certification:
Clinical pharmacists are preferred to hold nationally recognized certifications (e.g. BCACP, BCPPS, BCPS, CSP)