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Posted: 21-Aug-23
Location: Evanston, Illinois
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NorthShore University HealthSystem is an integrated, comprehensive health care delivery system located in the northeast suburbs of Chicago consisting of Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, and Skokie Hospitals, a 900 member Medical Group, a Home Services Division, and a Research Institute. The hospitals of NorthShore University HealthSystem rank among the Top 100 Hospitals and the Top 15 major teaching hospitals nationally, and are a principle teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and have a collaborative relationship with the Mayo Clinic Care Network. With the full implementation of electronic medical record, NorthShore is recognized as one of the "Most Wired Hospitals" in the country.
The Pharmacy Department provides clinical services through decentralized pharmacists in an integrated practice model. Distribution is through automated dispensing machines and centralized IV preparation. Education of health care professionals is an important component of our mission. NorthShore currently offers 10 positions in the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program, 3 positions in the PGY1 Community-Based Residency program, and 1 position each in the PGY2 Oncology, PGY1/2 Pharmacy Informatics, PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership, and PGY2 Pharmacogenomics Residency Programs. All residents have opportunities to develop and reinforce clinical, practice management, and precepting skills to advance as well rounded practitioners.
Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency Description
The Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem is structured to expose residents to all critical aspects of leading a contemporary pharmacy service. Residents will learn the importance of developing professional relationships with pharmacy staff and other members of the healthcare team. In addition, residents will improve their communication skills and gain expertise in financial, human resources, and operational management. The program meets the training goals and objectives as set forth by ASHP’s accreditation standards. Upon completion of the program, the resident will be positioned for a role as a clinical coordinator, medication safety officer, informatics pharmacist, or pharmacy manager.
Learning Experiences
- Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy Management
- Drug Policy
- Finance and Resource Management
- Health System Administration
- Inpatient Clinical Services Management
- Medication Safety
- Outpatient Pharmacy Services Management
- Pharmacy Informatics
- Residency Coordination
- Technology and Operations
Other Requirements Include:
- Complete a longitudinal major project
- Complete a poster for Midyear
- Precept PGY1 Residents & Students
- Participate on pharmacy committees
- Service Commitment
Service Commitment:
Work as a clinical pharmacist up to 40 shifts over the year; no more than every fourth weekend. While staffing, residents are expected to provide comprehensive clinical services working closely with attending physicians and medical residents to ensure appropriate drug therapy. Resident will participate in manager-on-call weekends during the year.
The following are required for all candidates:
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited program and successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program prior to start date
- Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician or Student Intern license (if a pharmacist license is not obtained prior to start of residency year)
- Illinois Pharmacist Registration by August 15th of residency year
- PhORCAS application, including curriculum vitae, letter of intent, transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation (at least 1 letter must be from your PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director)
- Onsite interview for selected candidates
This residency seeks candidates who have a demonstrated interest in administration. Therefore, candidates who have had some management experience, completed administrative rotations during their pharmacy residency would be considered priority candidates. We will also consider other work experience, career goals, academic performance and communication skills as important factors in our selection process.
This residency site agrees that no person at this site will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant. If you have questions please contact Jeff Thiel at 847-570-1579 or jthiel@northshore.org.