• To provide efficient and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications and pharmaceutical supplies. To review and monitor the medication therapy of patients. To supervise the work of pharmacy support personnel.

Essential Functions:

• Dispense medications according to hospital and departmental policies while adhering to all state and federal laws.
• Evaluates and monitors all medication orders, and reviews medication profiles to: prevent drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory interactions; avoid allergic reactions to medications; ensure the correctness of the dosing of medications based upon patient specific parameters; promote selections of the best and most cost-effective medications that attain the desired therapeutic outcomes.
• Provides drug information to all health care professional upon request. Provides patient education on the use of certain high-risk medications.
• Directs the activities of pharmacy support personnel.
• Ensures proper receipt, storage and record keeping of all controlled substances.

General Job requirements:

• Able to calculate appropriate medication dosages based upon pharmacokinetic parameters.
• Able to identify significant drug interactions
• Able to work well with employees and patients of varying ethnic backgrounds
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree required

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights:

• Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, nonprofit, faith-based, acute care, community hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the families on the West Side and Southwest Side of Chicago.
• Saint Anthony Hospital has been certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
• Saint Anthony Hospital offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program for employees and their families.
• Saint Anthony Hospital employs and teaches some of the city’s brightest, most innovative resident physicians and medical students.