HRTMS Job Description Management
| NI-Pharmacist J o b D e s c r i p t i o n | | |
JOB INFORMATION | Effective Date: | 7/21/2025 | Entity: | Illinois | Job Code: | NI-2136AC | Job Title: | NI-Pharmacist | FLSA Exemption Status: | Exempt | JOB SUMMARY | | | Reviews and evaluates medication orders for appropriateness. Authorizes the dispensing of medications to inpatients and outpatients at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Monitors patient's drug regimens and intervenes when appropriate to ensure optimal drug therapy. Provides drug information to the Health System staff, patients and community. Carries out the control and distribution functions ensuring compliance with health systems, state, and federal policies, guidelines and laws. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives. | | | | | | | | |
• | Processes medication orders properly. | • | Proficient in Quality Improvement initiatives. | • | Participates in Code Blue situations. | • | Provides medication information when applicable. | • | Maintains knowledge in Policies and Procedures. | • | Displays competency in the use of all pharmacy resources, including computer software, hardware and other technology. | • | Maintains control and inventory of Controlled substances. |
As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned. ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS. |
Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only) | X | Clinical | | Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure. | | | | | | | |
Education | Education Level | Education Details | Required/
Preferred | | | Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy. | Required | | | Completion of ASHP-accredited residency. | Preferred | | | Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. | Required | | | | | | | | |
Experience | Experience | Experience Details | Required/
Preferred | | | | | | | | |
Licenses & Certifications | Licenses/Certification Details | Time Frame | Required/
Preferred | | Be eligible or has taken Multi-state Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE) and North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) to become licensed in the State of Illinois. | | Required | | | | | | | | |
LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. |
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | • | Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. | • | Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills. | • | Ability to use calculator and computer. | • | Ability to effectively communicate and develop collaborative working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. | | | |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS |
Physical Demands | A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. | Physical Demand | Continuous Over 70% | Frequent 40% - 69% | Occasional 15% - 39% | Rarely Up to 15% | Standing | | X | | | Walking | | X | | | Climbing | | | X | | Bending | | | X | | Crouching | | | X | | Pushing / Pulling | | | X | | Carry | | | X | | Fine Hand / Eye Coordination | | X | | | Color Discrimination | X | | | | Hearing Ability | X | | | | Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs. | | X | | | 15 - 30 lbs. | | | | X | 30 - 50 lbs. | | | | X | | | | | | | | | |
| Over 50 lbs. | UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual. | | | |
Physical Demands | While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments. | Physical Demands | Continuous Over 70% | Frequent 40% - 69% | Occasional 15% - 39% | Rarely Up to 15% | Concentration on Detail | | X | | | Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task | | X | | | Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks | X | | | | Oral Communication | X | | | | Written Communication | | X | | | | | | | | | | | |
Physical Demands | Physical Demands | Continuous Over 70% | Frequent 40% - 69% | Occasional 15% - 39% | Rarely Up to 15% | Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids | | | X | | Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons | | X | | | Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations | | | | X | Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals | | X | | | Exposure to Radiation | | | | X | | | | | | | | | |
Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position. | THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position. |
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