About the job
The Clinical Pharmacist embodies the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM), strictly adhering to our Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program while complying with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, preventing, and resolving medication-related issues. You will provide expert information to healthcare professionals, patients, and the community, ensuring that the clinical and drug distribution components of pharmacy services operate cohesively to deliver patient-centered care.
The Department of Pharmacy's mission is to deliver the safest, highest quality, and most effective patient care while nurturing talent, advancing research, and integrating pharmacy services to optimize care coordination across the Northwestern Medicine system.
Our vision is to be recognized nationally as a leader in pharmacy innovation, education, and research.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Duties
- Oversee formulary management and support Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committees.
- Prepare evidence-based monographs and class reviews for P&T Committees.
- Coordinate and participate in Medication Use Evaluations.
- Contribute to developing clinical guidelines, policies, and protocols to enhance medication utilization.
- Educate healthcare professionals through various communication channels, including newsletters and the online formulary.
- Conduct evidence-based evaluations of medical literature.
- Precept and train pharmacy students and residents in experiential settings.
Quality Excellence
- Enhance patient care outcomes through formulary management and medication use policy development.
- Identify high-cost, high-volume, and high-risk drugs, monitoring their appropriate use and optimizing medication strategies.
- Conduct routine audits to assess formulary compliance and evaluate the impact of institutional decisions and guidelines.
- Participate in quality initiatives based on departmental or organizational needs.
- Support the planning, design, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of medication use processes for improvement initiatives.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Interpret medication orders to ensure patient safety and optimal therapeutic outcomes.