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Clinical Instructor/Clinical Pharmacist, SCB

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 16, 2026
Clinical Instructor/Clinical Pharmacist, SCB Clinical Instructor/Clinical Pharmacist, SCB Hiring Department: Pharmacy Practice Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040215 Posting Close Date: 5/5/2026 Salary: The budgeted salary rate for the position is $130,000 - $165,000. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Summary/Description: The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Retzky College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice is seeking a full time Clinical Instructor/Clinical Pharmacist within the Specialty Care Building. Our mission is to provide quality health services and promote disease prevention to all in the community of the UI Health System. The SCB Pharmacy is open to serve its patients Monday through Saturday. This pharmacy is looking for a full-time operational staff pharmacist who is a team player that possess a solid prescription verification background, strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to work independently, and are adaptable to a changing work environment. The successful candidate must also possess excellent time management and organizational skills and be committed to providing excellent patient care. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the prescription verification process is a must. The Retzky College of Pharmacy at UIC, with campuses in Chicago and Rockford, is the #1 college of pharmacy in the state of Illinois and the #15 college in the US ranked by US News & World Report. More information about the College and Department of Pharmacy Practice can be found at https://pharmacy.uic.edu and https://dpp.pharmacy.uic.edu Responsibilities: Clinical Instructor responsibilities of the position include the provision of didactic and clinical experiential teaching/training in the College of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy Program. Clinical Pharmacist responsibilities include: Staffing to support day-to-day pharmacy operations, efficient clinical review and final verification of prescriptions as well as offering clinical pharmacy services, and participating in positive outcomes in collaboration with the medical providers of UI Health The accurate and efficient review and verification of outpatient prescriptions , providing patient medication counseling and working with health care providers and patients to resolve any medication issues. Ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met, directing the activities performed by pharmacy technicians, serving as a resource for clinic-based staff for medication-related questions. Clinical Pharmacists work closely with pharmacy technicians, students, medical staff, and patients in providing patient-centered clinical pharmacy services. Working with Meds-to-Beds/Discharge and Medication Assistance Program services Evaluating outpatient prescriptions for accuracy, contraindications, and drug interactions Ensuring medications are prepared in a safe manner Responding to drug information requests from providers and providing high-quality medication counseling Maintaining medication inventory levels Supporting an organized pharmacy staff workflow Administering immunizations Communicating with UI Health providers and patients regarding prescription issues As assigned, completing projects to ensure complex operational activities are met in a timely and efficient manner Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of one (1) year pharmacist experience in a retail/outpatient pharmacy setting Licensed, or eligible for licensure as a professional pharmacist in Illinois as of start date Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy PharmD program Candidate must possess knowledge and skills such that they qualify for a non-tenured clinical faculty position (at the rank of Clinical Instructor) with the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the UIC College of Pharmacy Preferred Qualifications: Three years of prior pharmacy experience. Previous experience with, Epic Willow Ambulatory and/or Epic Hyperspace systems Advanced decision making, customer service and multitasking skills Bilingual English/Spanish Previous experience with Medicare Part B billing system Previous experience working in health system setting The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19280?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-47543a56965f1749b57ee47726ed440a