Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Kankakee, IL, US, 60901-5018

Job Requisition ID: 25708

Opening Date: 4/20/2023

Closing Date: 5/03/2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,413 - $11,380 per month

Work Location: 100 E Jeffery St Kankakee, IL 60901-5018

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Kankakee

Number of Vacancies: 1

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 10-89-25708

Position Overview

The Office of Clinical, Administrative and Program Support is seeking to hire a licensed registered Pharmacist located in Kankakee, Illinois to serve as a clinical pharmacist at the Facility in the interdisciplinary setting for matters related to pharmacological uses. Performs fundamental pharmacist duties and functions as the Clinical Pharmacist monitoring drug therapy and communicating relevant findings and recommendations to other health care professionals responsible for patient care. Performs monthly nursing stations checks, monitors individual client drug regimes. Serves as pharmaceutical advisor to the Medical Administrator, Physicians, RN’s, interdisciplinary teams, pharmacy, clients, and parents/guardians. Reviews client’s charts for proper medication programs and responses to medications. Assists physicians, pharmacists, and nursing personnel in in-service training regarding drug/medication matters. Participates in the facility’s overall quality assurance program to verify safe and appropriate drug use.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as a clinical pharmacist at the Facility in the interdisciplinary setting for matters related to pharmacological uses.

2. Provides guidance and professional leadership to the Pharmacy Technicians in filling physician orders and medication station supply requisitions.

3. Compiles information from client medication records.

4. Assists physicians, pharmacists, and nursing personnel in in-service training regarding drug/medication matters.

5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires current license as a registered pharmacist in the State of Illinois.

2. Requires one year of professional experience as a practicing registered pharmacist.

Preferred Qualifications

1. One (1) year of professional experience dealing with medical reactions, benefits and side effects associated with specific drug therapies.

2. One (1) year of professional experience directing and participating in the preparation of complex prescriptions.

3. One (1) year of professional experience analyzing and properly interpreting medication and charts and identifying and recommending modifications when necessary.

4. One (1) year of professional experience maintaining accurate records and reports of pharmaceuticals purchases, dispensed and stored.

5. One (1) year of professional experience providing leadership and guidance relating to medical reactions, benefits and side effects.

6. One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires an Illinois Registered Pharmacist license free of discipline

2. Requires no discipline reported from other States’ Boards of Pharmacy.

3. Requires the ability to maintain licensure in good standing as a registered pharmacist in the State of Illinois.

4. Requires the ability to lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs.

5. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

6. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

7. Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,413.00 - $11,380.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess one year of professional experience as a practicing registered pharmacist?

Experience:

• Pharmacy residency: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Pharmacist license (Required)

Work Location: In person

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