July 31, 2025 
Northern Illinois 
Pharmacist The Pharmacist provides pharmacy dispensing and consulting services consistent with all policies,
procedures and legal requirements. This position is responsible for the daily dispensing activities of the
pharmacy as well as providing of pharmacy consulting services to client facilities. The Pharmacist
ensures the accuracy of dispensed orders as well as the safety and efficacy of the orders. The
Pharmacist serves as a clinical resource to client’s staff, prescribers, patients and family members.
Responsibilities
• Possess current knowledge of medication information, clinical concepts, laws and regulations
relative to the practice of institutional pharmacy
• Provide clinical consultative services and therapeutic recommendations to prescribers and
nurses as needed
• Interpret and assess new and refill order requests accurately to ensure appropriate therapy and
maintain patient safety
• Monitor and recommend therapy adjustments based on medication regimens and patient status
• Enter, access, and retrieve data in the pharmacy system
• Perform clinical calculations as required
• Monitor and help implement formulary interchanges
• Perform Medication Regimen Reviews (MRR) for new admissions and upon request
• Transcribe telephone orders accurately and review for appropriate therapy
• Clarify prescriber orders when necessary
• Provide an accurate initial and final review of all prepared orders and medications to ensure
completeness
• Prepare and complete all appropriate documentation required on prescriber orders,
prescriptions, controlled substance records, etc.
• Monitor workflow in order to maintain consistent and efficient processing of all prescription
orders to ensure deliveries leave as scheduled
• Review of sterile and non-sterile compounds
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for medications
• Contribute to the maintenance of a productive and error-free work environment by keeping
pharmacy work spaces neat and orderly
• Supervises pharmacy staff
• Participates in the development of company procedures and policies
Necessary Skills and Knowledge
• Must have strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with executives, supervisors/managers, all employees, and customers
• Demonstrate expertise in all processes in the department
• Responsibility for the team members and the work product of the department
• Exhibit a firm grasp of company policies and procedures
• Possess a strong work ethic
• Punctuality and time management skills
• Maintain professional and positive attitude
• Create a positive team culture
• Must be decisive, results oriented and have strong organization abilities including the ability to
prioritize and multi-task
• Must demonstrate good judgement and leadership
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office™ – Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a Team Player, have a can-do attitude, be flexible, honest, and self-motivated
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an NABP
accredited College of Pharmacy
• Valid and unencumbered Illinois Registered Pharmacist license
• Long-term care pharmacy and/or hospice experience preferred