PHARMACIST in Chicago, Illinois at Sinai Chicago

Job Summary:

Mount Sinai Hospital is seeking a dedicated Overnight Inpatient Pharmacist to provide essential pharmacy services during overnight hours. As the sole on-site pharmacist during this shift, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for hospitalized patients. This position is vital to maintaining 24/7 pharmacy operations, supporting emergency care, and preventing delays in medication therapy.

The overnight pharmacist will be responsible for medication order verification, STAT order processing, emergency response support, and clinical decision-making in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented pharmacist with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Verify and process medication orders in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and safety standards.

· Manage STAT orders, code situations, and emergency medication requests, collaborating with the medical team to provide immediate pharmaceutical support.

· Monitor high-risk medications, including anticoagulants, controlled substances, and chemotherapy, to prevent adverse drug events.

· Provide drug information and clinical recommendations to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.

· Oversee medication preparation and distribution, ensuring compliance with USP 797/800, sterile compounding guidelines, and hospital policies.

· Conduct medication reconciliation for newly admitted patients to prevent errors and improve medication safety.

· Support antimicrobial stewardship efforts by evaluating antibiotic therapy and making appropriate interventions.

· Manage inventory and ensure the availability of critical medications overnight, including controlled substances.

· Document clinical interventions and pharmacy activities to support patient care and compliance initiatives.

· Serve as the primary pharmacy resource for all inpatient units, responding to urgent medication inquiries and optimizing therapy as needed.

Required Qualifications:

· Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited institution.

· Active Illinois pharmacist license in good standing.

· Previous hospital or inpatient pharmacy experience required.

· Strong knowledge of EPIC, Omnicell, and DoseEdge or similar pharmacy automation systems.

· Ability to work independently as the sole overnight pharmacist while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Completion of a PGY-1 pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience.

· Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCCCP) preferred but not required.

· Experience with sterile compounding, USP 797/800, and investigational drug services.

Why Join Us?

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a safety net hospital, providing care to an underserved patient population while developing critical decision-making skills in a fast-paced, independent role. As the overnight pharmacist, you will be a key member of the healthcare team, ensuring continuous, high-quality patient care throughout the hospital.