Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacist
Chicago, Illinois
UChicago Medicine Comer Childrens Hospital

Pharmacist Inpatient (Travel/Contract) - Chicago, IL

Position Overview

• Role: Licensed Pharmacist providing inpatient pediatric pharmacy services.
• Setting: Pediatric hospital environment.
• Shift: Night shift, 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM (4 shifts per week, 10 hours each).
• Schedule: Seven days on, seven days off.
• Contract Length: 12 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all medication orders by evaluating drug selection, dose, frequency, safety, dosage form, allergies, drug interactions, and disease state interactions before dispensing.
• Evaluate patient-specific information such as age, weight, medical characteristics, and lab results to ensure proper medication use.
• Provide age-appropriate pharmaceutical care based on principles of growth and development.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in tasks including:

  • Preparation of first and missing doses.
  • Triaging workflow and order entry.
  • Delivery of STAT medications.
  • Stock replacement and short-list preparation.
  • IV therapy coordination.
  • Nursing unit inspections (checking expired meds, refrigerator checks, hood cleaning).
  • Medication returns and Omnicell restocking.
• Communicate overnight shift issues and staff call-outs to management.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacist license in Illinois.
• Minimum of 2 years of pharmacist experience.
• Pharmacist experience within the last year.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.

Certifications & Competencies

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency is highly preferred.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara 14 plate) required.
• Unit-specific competency exams required and must be updated every 3 years.
• Annual Core training (Parts I, II, III) and OSHA mandatory training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA only.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required for relevant pediatric areas.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only.

Health & Background Requirements

• Criminal background check within 6 months prior to start (7-year search including alias, county, and national sex offender checks).
• 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 or documentation for:

  • Tuberculosis screening (PPD or Quantiferon Gold).
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or physician documentation).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a direct supervisor.
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist must be submitted.
• Facility-specific documents including badge photo and compliance checklists must be completed prior to orientation.
• Completion of facility online training modules prior to orientation.

This position is ideal for pharmacists with pediatric inpatient experience seeking a travel contract opportunity on a night shift schedule.