Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Advocate Aurora Health

. Oversee pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63 - $95 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical care, including medication therapy management, patient counseling, and quality improvement initiatives. Holds relevant certifications and licenses while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure safe and compliant medication use.

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Licensed PharmacistBoard CertificationPharmacy Residency TrainingPatient CounselingMedication Therapy Management

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Hard Skills

Biomedical Literature EvaluationPharmacotherapeutic Regimen DesignMedication Order ReviewQuality AssurancePerformance ImprovementAutomated Dispensing Machine TasksImmunization CertificationNon-Vaccine Injectable CertificationData EntryRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganization SkillsDecision MakingTeam BuildingConflict Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed in State of PracticeBoard Certification in Area of PracticeImmunization CertificationNon-Vaccine Injectable CertificationCredentialing and Privileging

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical CareMedication SafetyFormulary AdherencePatient CareQuality Improvement Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens
Provide patient and caregiver counseling on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and administration
Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens
Implement recommendations and document them in the appropriate format
Review and accurately interpret medication orders and prescriptions
Participate in medical emergency management when applicable
Support medication safety and quality improvement activities, including event reporting
Perform quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system
Collaborate with the healthcare team on formulary adherence and the medication-use process
Assist with non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medication acquisition
Prepare, dispense, store, and handle medications according to regulations and best practices
Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners
Mentor, orient, train, and assist with performance evaluations of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students
Direct and check pharmacy support team work for safe, efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance
Practice in compliance with organizational policies and local, state, and federal regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required
Board certification in area of practice or certification approved by region/area pharmacist career ladder required
Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice
Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice
Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP
At least 3 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist, including residency
Pharmacy residency training or equivalent experience required
Direct experience with training, education or preceptor roles required
Maintains skills in area of practice
Strong computer skills
Excellent communication and organization skills
Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills
Decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills
Life support training courses may be required dependent upon department discretion
Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care
Ability to lift 35 pounds and push a mobile cart weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to perform writing, typing, data entry, and automated dispensing machine tasks
Must be able to see clearly, read small font, and have functional speech, vision, and hearing
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits eligibility
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Ability to work remote after six months onsite