Inpatient Pharmacist
Chicago, IL
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Pharmacist Inpatient

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 9:00 PM – 7:30 AM, seven shifts on / seven shifts off

Job Description

• Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all medication orders by evaluating drug selection, dose, frequency, safety, dosage form, allergies, drug interactions, and disease state interactions prior to dispensing.
• Evaluate patient information including age, weight, relevant medical characteristics, and laboratory results.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of assigned patients, with pediatric experience required.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians during the overnight shift, overseeing preparation of doses, order entry, medication delivery, inventory management, and unit inspections.
• Escalate overnight issues to appropriate management and ensure proper handoff at shift end.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacist license in Illinois.
• Minimum 1 year of pharmacist experience, with experience within the last year.
• Experience working with pediatric patients; pediatric experience is required.
• Experience in supervisory roles.

Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Pharmacist license in Illinois (or eligibility).
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency highly preferred.

Background & Health Requirements

• Criminal background check within 6 months of start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming fitness for duty.
• N95 mask fit testing within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series or positive titer (required for renal dialysis assignments)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• TB testing requirements (PPD or Quantiferon Gold) within specified timeframes.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Color Blind Testing (14 plate Ishihara exam).
• Unit-specific competency exams updated every 3 years.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (if applicable).
• Core training parts I, II, and III, updated annually.
• OSHA mandatory training, updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required, including 1 from a direct supervisor.
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist must be submitted.
• Facility-specific compliance and training checklists must be completed prior to orientation.
• Badge photo with plain white background required 2 weeks prior to start.
• Flu exemption forms must be submitted by specified deadlines if applicable.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Pediatric experience is mandatory.
• Night shift schedule with a 7-on/7-off rotation.

This position is ideal for a licensed pharmacist with pediatric hospital experience seeking a travel contract opportunity on night shifts.