Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Stem Cell Transplantation)

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

We are seeking a highly motivated and specialized clinical pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary Stem Cell Transplant (SCT) team. This role provides expert pharmaceutical care to patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), including those receiving cellular therapies. The pharmacist will optimize complex medication regimens, prevent and manage drug-related complications, and contribute to patient safety, quality improvement, and education across inpatient, outpatient, and transitional care settings.  As an integral member of the SCT team, you will collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and coordinators to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based pharmacotherapy throughout the transplant continuum

K.S.A.'s:

• Graduate from an American Council of Pharmaceutical Education accredited College of Pharmacy. Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Illinois.
• One year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Makes independent decisions within the purview of professional prerogatives.
• Is knowledgeable and current in all phases of pharmacy practice. Is familiar with medical and nursing practices and concepts of proper patient care.
• Practices good personal and human relation skills using tact, courtesy and firmness at all times.
• Develops good working relations with other hospital employees and creates a favorable image of Lurie Childrens in the eyes of patients, visitors and the general public.
• Must have data entry skills or ability to learn computer data entry.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to differentiate colors

Job Duties:

• Participates in daily medical work rounds on day shift.  Counsels physicians on drug therapies,     specifically drug selection, dosing, administration, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology and toxicities. Charts recommendations on patient progress notes when appropriate. 
• Provides drug information to nurses, patients and parents. Monitors drug efficacies, toxicities and patient outcomes through patient clinical status and appropriate laboratory data. 
• Reviews and prioritizes physician orders. Ensures that medication orders are appropriate according to the patient's clinical status, allergy, drug histories and concomitant drug therapies. 
• Maintains patient profiles, clinical notes, and narcotics and investigational drug records. 
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals.  Checks unit dose medication carts and IV admixtures for product, label and volume/amount accuracy. 
• Takes admitting drug histories when necessary to clarify allergies and home medications. 
• Assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitations. Participates in drug utilization evaluation. 
• Works as a team with other members of the department. Supervises pharmacy technicians. 
• Participates in the performance appraisals of pharmacy employees. 
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. 
• Other job functions as assigned.
   

Education

Master's Degree: Pharmacology (Required)

Pay Range

$60.00-$99.00 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

 

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org