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Clinical Pharmacist Night Shift - Emergency Department

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, IL · $54.90–$82.35 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Walk me through a time you had to make a fast decision on a medication regimen during a code or trauma, with no time to check references first.

What they are checking: whether the candidate can act decisively under real emergency time pressure while staying grounded in pharmacology

Tell me about a time you caught a dosing error or dangerous interaction that a physician or nurse missed. How did you raise it?

What they are checking: clinical vigilance combined with the interpersonal skill to challenge a provider without damaging the working relationship

Tell me about a time you had to educate a patient or family member on a new medication in a chaotic ED environment.

What they are checking: ability to deliver clear counseling despite noise, time pressure, and patient distress

Describe a situation where you had to precept a resident or student on a critical case in real time. How did you balance teaching with getting the job done?

What they are checking: ability to mentor under pressure without slowing down patient care

Tell me about a disagreement you had with an ED attending or charge nurse over a treatment plan. How did it end?

What they are checking: conflict resolution skill and whether the candidate can advocate for patient safety while preserving team trust

What would you do

A patient comes in during a stroke alert and the physician wants to give tPA, but the med history in the chart is incomplete. What do you do in the next five minutes?

What they are checking: how the candidate balances speed against safety when information is missing in a high-stakes scenario

It's 3 AM, you're the only ED pharmacist on, and two critical patients need your attention at the same time — one needs a weight-based sedation dosing check, the other needs an emergent antidote calculation. How do you triage?

What they are checking: prioritization skill and composure when solo overnight coverage means no backup

If you noticed a pattern of near-misses with a particular automated dispensing cabinet or workflow step over several night shifts, what would you do with that information?

What they are checking: initiative around medication safety and quality improvement reporting, not just individual vigilance

How do you think working seven consecutive overnight shifts in a row affects your clinical judgment by night five or six, and what do you do to manage that?

What they are checking: self-awareness about fatigue and a realistic plan for sustaining accuracy across a demanding 7-on/7-off schedule

About the work

How would you approach converting a patient on a non-formulary anticoagulant to something on formulary when they're already admitted through the ED?

What they are checking: practical knowledge of formulary management and therapeutic substitution under real clinical constraints

What's your process for verifying a pediatric weight-based dose in the ED when you don't have time to double-check with a second pharmacist?

What they are checking: depth of independent clinical checks and comfort with high-risk pediatric dosing without a safety net

How do you stay current on emergency medicine literature and guideline changes, given you're not always working alongside other pharmacists overnight?

What they are checking: self-directed learning habits and whether the candidate can function without daytime peer support

What's your experience managing controlled substance handling and documentation, especially overnight when oversight is thinner?

What they are checking: comfort with regulatory compliance and diversion prevention in a low-supervision environment

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 38410 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Pharmacy Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Midnight pharmacist would work in the Emergency Department at Advocate Christ Medical Center. The position works 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM , beginning Monday night and continuing for seven consecutive overnight shifts, with the rotation ending at 7:30 AM the following Monday morning. 7 on/7 off. PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Residency preferred. Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 Major Responsibilities: Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format. Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process. Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications. Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice Education Required: Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP Experience Required: No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Maintains skills in area of practice Strong computer skills Excellent communication and organization skills Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material without assistance Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazardous agents Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises Must be able to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small font such as that on unit-dose medication packages and syringes Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job Exposed to normal office environment DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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