Inpatient Pharmacist
Aurora, Illinois
Rush-Copley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pharmacist Inpatient

Location: Aurora, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Rotating shift pharmacist position covering mornings, evenings, and every other weekend.
• 20-30 hours per week.
• Work may be in clinical shifts or central pharmacy.
• Experience with EPIC and Pyxis systems is required.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in Illinois.
• Experience with EPIC and Pyxis.
• Must meet all state and facility licensing and credentialing requirements.

Required Certifications & Training

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) only.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only.
• Illinois Mandatory Reporting Training for clinical patient-facing/in-person positions.
• Other certifications as applicable to pharmacy practice.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Drug testing: 9-panel drug screen (excluding marijuana) within 90 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming fitness to work without restrictions.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (valid within 10 years; declinations accepted with documentation).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive IgG titers.
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or declination form.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive IgG titer.
• Fingerprinting and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) registry enrollment as required.
• Completion of facility-specific health and safety documentation.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete employment application including 7 years of employment history and explanations for gaps.
• Two professional references within 3 years of hire (for direct hire).
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement.

Work Schedule

• Rotating shifts including mornings, afternoons/evenings.
• Every other weekend coverage required.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This position requires compliance with all state and facility-specific credentialing, licensing, and health requirements.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and screenings within specified timeframes.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this pharmacist travel contract opportunity in Illinois.