AbbVie·North Chicago, Illinois
The pharmacist manages daily pharmacy operations, including the preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications. They provide pharmaceutical care to patients and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective therapy.
Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
The primary role is to function as a licensed pharmacist engaged in the practice of pharmacy. Position is responsible for the daily operations of the pharmacy which includes the preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications as well as the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients and interaction with health care professionals to assure safe and effective medication therapy. This practice of pharmacy may include but are not limited to: patient counseling; dispensing of drugs; monitoring appropriate drug use; providing drug information; ensuring proper documentation and record keeping for all prescriptions; providing information on therapeutic values, reactions, drug interactions and side effects; supervising licensed pharmacy technicians assisting in the practice of pharmacy; complying with Federal, State, and local pharmacy laws and HIPAA guidelines; carrying out interventions when appropriate, noting recommendations in patient notes.
Receive and review prescription orders Review and assess therapy for each patient’s prescription to determine therapeutic appropriateness Interact with Patient Care Coordinators, pharmacy technicians, PSPs and other clinicians to coordinate medication preparation and delivery Counsel patients regarding patient medication and administration of drugs Interact with patients, physicians, and third party insurance providers Knowledge, understanding, and compliance with all federal, state and local regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy as well as HIPAA policies and procedures Provide clinical and pharmaceutical education and in-service training for staff Disinfect and clean returned medical devices. Processes medical device returns and conducts functional testing on devices as appropriate Successfully complete role based training requirements, including passing certifications and competency assessments prior to conclusion of training period Maintain a work environment that upholds privacy standards required by law and AbbVie
Bachelor or PharmD degree in Pharmacy from an accredited pharmacy program is required Licensure in the State of Illinois required Two years experience as a Registered Pharmacist pharmacy preferred. Experience in specialty pharmacy, infusion pharmacy, or hospital pharmacy preferred Must be comfortable interacting with patients and health care providers to provide drug information, advice and counseling Must be willing and able to handle on-call rotations for after-hours patient coverage Must have professional communication skills
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of thisposting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless anduntil paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Requires a Bachelor or PharmD degree in Pharmacy and a valid license in the State of Illinois. Preference is given to candidates with two years of experience in specialty, infusion, or hospital pharmacy.
Market context
Pharmacist roles in Illinois are often competitive because employers look for licensed candidates who can work across settings and handle specialty, infusion, or hospital pharmacy workflows. This position stands out for requiring Illinois licensure plus California licensure, so candidates with both credentials and relevant experience may be stronger fits. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the original posting, then confirm your licensure status and highlight any specialty or infusion experience in your application.