Job Description

Agency : Department of Human Services 

Opening Date: 08/29/2024
Closing Date/Time: 09/12/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary $9,651-$14,373/month ($115,812-$172,476/year)
Job Type: Salaried 
County:  Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:  RC063

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position  MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the employee career portal.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 40958

Position Overview

The Division of Pharmacy and Clinical Support Services is seeking to hire a Pharmacy Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate the overall pharmacy program of the Chicago Read Mental Health Center Pharmacy in, Chicago, IL. The Pharmacy Manager will be responsible for abiding by the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act, and the Illinois and Federal controlled substance acts. The Pharmacy Manager will evaluate the quality assurance and enhancement activities associated with the provision of pharmacy services; monitor the control of pharmacy inventory by accurate record and commodity control; serve on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, the Infection Control Committee, the Medical Staff Committee, the Facility Management Team, and other facility/DHS committees.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Pharmacy Manager abiding by the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act, and the Illinois and Federal controlled substance acts.
2. Serves as working supervisor.
3. Evaluates the quality assurance and enhancement activities associated with the provision of pharmacy services.
4. Monitors the control of pharmacy inventory by accurate record and commodity control.
5. Serves on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, the Infection Control Committee, the Medical Staff Committee, the Facility Management Team, and other facility/DHS .
6. Arranges for emergency pharmacy services on a 24-hour basis.
7. Lifts, pushes, and carries medication carts and boxes weighing 25 lbs. to fill the automatic drug dispensing machines and deliver medication to nursing stations and re-stocking.
8. Dispenses pharmaceutical preparations and supplies for individuals.
9. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires sufficient combination of classroom instruction and supervised clinical practicum to graduate from a first professional degree program in pharmacy at a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
2. Requires current license as a registered pharmacist in the State of Illinois.
3. Requires two years of supervisory experience as a registered practicing pharmacist of a pharmacy operation or a closely related practice.

Preferred Qualifications

1. One (1) year of professional experience working as a pharmacist for a private or public organization.
2. One (1) year of professional experience dispensing pharmaceutical preparations and supplies for individuals.
3. Three (3) years of professional experience directing a pharmacy program for a public or private organization.
4. Three (3) years of professional experience supervising staff in the pharmaceutical field.
5. Three (3) years of professional experience evaluating the quality assurance and enhancement activities associated with the provision of pharmacy services for a public or private organization, including reviewing individuals’ charts/records for adverse drug reaction, drug side effects and drug interaction.
6. Three (3) years of professional experience implementing and recommending policies and procedures for a pharmacy program.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to lift, push and carry 25 lbs.
2. Requires the ability to prepare complex prescriptions.
3. Requires ability to direct and supervise the preparation of and complex prescriptions.
4. Requires the ability to maintain licensure in good standing as a registered pharmacist in the State of Illinois.
5. Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Work Location:  4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634

Division of Pharmacy and Clinical Support Services

Bureau of Pharmacy and Clinical Support Services

Pharmacy Operations – Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Agency Contact:  [email protected]

Posting Group:  Health Services ; Social Services

About the Agency: 

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
∗ Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
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