Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Rush Simulation Center

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $23.12 - $32.66 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Rush University Simulation Laboratory Technician is responsible for setting up and taking down simulation training scenarios, and operating and maintaining electronic simulators, task trainers, audiovisual, and computerized equipment. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High School Diploma or equivalent.
•Technical/mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate Mac, PC, and Windows platform computer systems.
•Preference will be given to individuals with a background in medical technology, emergency medical procedures or critical care.
•Personal ability and commitment to fulfill the Principle Duties and Responsibilities.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Associates degree in a health related background or Baccalaureate in a health related discipline.

Responsibilities:
1. Support training exercises using both high and low fidelity health care simulators.
2. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all training equipment.
3. Maintain and trouble-shoot training equipment.
4. Coordinate laboratory housekeeping.
5. Provide tours of the simulation lab, providing technological demonstration of equipment.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pediatrics General -

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:45:00 AM - 5:15:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Sign-on bonus: $3,000

Pay Range: $19.50 - $29.73 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting. The Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing. In addition, the Certified Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, small volume nebulizer treatment, over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including complying with all Rush University Medical Group Customer Service Standards.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma/GED required.
•Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required (includes principles and techniques of injections and medication administration) required upon hire.
•Graduates of a Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program are required to obtain Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required within six months of hire.
•Current CPR certification required upon start date.
•Computer skills.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Excellent customer service skills.
•Excellent organizational skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•One year clinical experience.
•Phlebotomy experience.
•Epic Ambulatory experience.

Responsibilities:
1.Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
2.Performs patient intake: vital signs, height and weight, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as required.
3.Prepares patient for exam based on reason for visit.
4.Prepares and supports patient and assists provider with procedures.
5.Reviews appointment schedules and ensures all patient charts are available for the visit.
6.Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
7.Performs basic lab and testing procedures according to standards.
8.Performs phlebotomy and EKGs.
9.Administers immunizations as ordered by Physician.
10.Administers RUMG approved intramuscular or subcutaneous medications after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
11.Performs nebulizer treatments in the clinic setting after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
12.Performs Tuberculin skin testing upon the order of the Physician.
13.Demonstrates appropriate population specific techniques with patients.
14.Documents administration of over-the-counter medications and/or other medications in Epic per policy or protocol.
15.Cleans, prepares and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstations.
16.Calls patients regarding test results and medical instruction under the direction of a Physician.
17.Calls in medication refills under the direction of a Physician or protocol.
18.Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
19.Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
20.Assists in the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
21.Maintains the inventory of medical and linen supplies.
22.Maintains quality control for equipment.
23.Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
24.Participates in quality improvement projects.
25.Maintains compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory bodies.
26.May have Unit specific duties as needed.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RUMC Emerg. Services

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $41.44 - $67.44 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Finance Manager is responsible for the oversight of all department financial operations. The Manager serves as an expert for the complex financial and analytical needs and is responsible for leading projects that significantly impact the vision and productivity of the department. The Manager partners with leadership to implement changes that improve the financial outcomes. The Manager formulates recommendations based upon data analysis and provides guidance and education. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, accounting, or a related field. and Five years of health care experience in practice management, finance, or decision support. OR a Master's degree and 3 years experience in healthcare practice management, finance, or decision support
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office package, with advanced knowledge of Excel & Access.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience in one of the following: clinical research coverage analysis, budgeting, and/or sponsor invoicing.
• Familiarity with Medical Device and/or combination product trials and regulations.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work with other managers in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and communicate issues, findings, and recommendations to leadership and other constituents.
• Financial Analysis and modeling experience
• Initiative, independent judgment, and time-management skills and ability to handle multiple assignments and projects of varying degrees of complexity.
• Accepts responsibility, initiates action, and exercises judgment to complete assignments and projects as delegated.
• Professionalism and a customer-focused orientation in order to interface with both internal and external individuals.
• Works collaboratively with the team members and other staff members.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Master's degree in business, health care administration or related field.

Responsibilities:
1. Oversees the preparation of monthly variance analyses, and production of executive level financial performance packages.
2. Provides leadership and strategic oversight in the determination of team objectives, strategy, scope and schedule in order to meet business needs.
3. Manages the implementation, direction, and policy development in areas of finance (revenue/expense management), professional fee billing, grants/contracts, and academic appointment processing and effort allocations.
4. Provides leadership to chair, associate vice president, medical faculty and staff, research faculty and staff in formulating and implementing organizational goals and objectives.
5. Participates in negotiating agreements and managing professional service agreements.
6. Liaison to revenue cycle team. The Manager coordinates the annual budget preparation
7. Plays a key role in the development of annual volume projections
8. Defines analytics to account for the change in volumes
9. Provides guidance and education as necessary to department managers during the preparation of their budgets.
10. Functions as a financial liaison with Corporate Finance. The Manager assists with special projects.
11. Develops and executes strategies that have significant impact on the department's strategy and financial performance.
12. Coordinates regular education and training sessions with Leadership in order to broaden the understanding and accountability of financial metrics, technical skills, and other relevant concepts.
13. Represents the department in meetings and work groups. The Manager uses business intelligence and other software applications to enhance the current management reporting processes.
14. Designs and develops standard and ad hoc reports to effectively translate complex data into decision support tools for management.
15. Identifies and presents options and alternatives to improve operational and data management efficiency.
16. Provides leadership and education on the synchronization process to ensure the coverage analysis, budget, contract, and informed consent form are communicating the same information, especially to research subjects.
17. Provides policy and procedure interpretation for financials and research billing compliance.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RML Chemistry

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (11:00PM - 7:30AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $29.36 - $42.61 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush Code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion

Other information:
•Education: Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science, biological science, chemistry, or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489; no previous experience required.
•Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
oMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
oMedical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
oBlood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
oChemistry (C) via the ASCP
oCytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
oCytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
oHematology (H) via the ASCP
oMicrobiology (M) via the ASCP
oMolecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
oSpecialty in Cytometry (SCUM) via ASCP
oTechnologist in HLA (CHT) via ACHI
oMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 5 contiguous year's high complexity clinical laboratory experience.
•Associate’s degree and/or education/work experience qualifications as defined by CLIA 42 CFT 493 148; and MLT or other laboratory certification; and 5 contiguous years of experience required. Some laboratory sections may have more stringent education and certification requirements.
•Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
•Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
•Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
•Affective behavior: Interacts effectively and respectfully with everyone encountered at the medical center.

Responsibilities:
• Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area. Labels and processes specimens properly. Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision once trained. All testing must be done following Rush approved Policies and Procedures.
•Performs required quality control (QC) procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation. Recognizes QC problems or discrepancies and attempts to determine the cause of the problem. Notifies the appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure.
•Performs basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action, and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all the time. Able to recognize when additional help is needed and seek out that help.
•Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfect the area at the beginning and end of each shift.
•Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification
•Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure turnaround time of all samples.
•Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete. Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers to finish shift tasks. Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.
•Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
•Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame. Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students. Encouraged to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
•May perform the duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods. Oversees operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example, a supervisor or director, and does so.
•Reviews lab results as required and takes appropriate action before verification and release. Recognizes and calls critical results within defined time frames. Reviews paper-generated results and transcribes them accurately into the Lab Information.Additional Job Components
•Additional job duties will be defined by the laboratory's specific bench or assignment competencies.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology 

Section Chief, Advanced Imaging

Rush Heart & Vascular

Chicago, IL

Rush Heart & Vascular, part of the Rush University System for Health, invites applications for the Section Chief of Advanced Imaging. This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape and further expand a nationally recognized, comprehensive cardiovascular imaging program within one of the country’s premier academic health systems, located in the heart of downtown Chicago.

The Section Chief will play an integral role in advancing clinical innovation, program growth, research, and education across advanced cardiac imaging modalities while collaborating with a highly respected multidisciplinary cardiovascular team. This position includes an academic appointment within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology.

 Key Responsibilities:

•  Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all clinical, operational, academic, and programmatic aspects of Advanced Cardiac Imaging, including cardiovascular CT, cardiac MRI, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology.
•  Lead the continued growth, innovation, and integration of a comprehensive advanced imaging program across the Rush University System for Health.
• Collaborate closely with departmental and institutional leadership to advance excellence in patient care, quality initiatives, education, research, and multidisciplinary cardiovascular care delivery.
• Drive innovation within advanced cardiac imaging through the implementation of emerging technologies, advanced imaging protocols, artificial intelligence applications, and best practices.
• Foster faculty recruitment, mentorship, professional development, and academic advancement within a highly collaborative and mission-driven environment.
• Support and expand clinical research, scholarly activity, and clinical trials initiatives within cardiovascular imaging.
• Advance educational initiatives through active engagement in teaching and mentorship of fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Partner with cardiology, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, heart failure, structural heart, and vascular teams to strengthen integrated cardiovascular care models and imaging excellence across the enterprise.

 Qualifications:

• Board certified in Cardiology, with an MD, DO, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or equivalent.
• Formal fellowship training in advanced imaging with Level III in at least 2 of Cardiac MRI, cardiovascular CT and ECHO.
• Additional formal training in nuclear cardiology, particularly cardiac PET, is preferred.
• Qualified candidates must hold a faculty appointment at the Associate Professor level or higher, or possess credentials commensurate with appointment at that rank.
• Proven record of collaboration leadership and commitment excellence in clinical care, research, and education. 
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and mentorship within an academic health system.

About the Service Line:

The Heart & Vascular Service Line is a key component of the Rush System. This service line delivers comprehensive, compassionate care for cardiovascular conditions, leveraging cutting-edge research, advanced technologies, and a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, and other specialists. Rush offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for virtually every type of adult heart and vascular condition. Services include general and preventive cardiology, advanced cardiovascular surgery, complex interventional services, electrophysiology, and advanced heart failure management. Specialized programs include The Rush Heart Center for Women, cardio-oncology, sports cardiology, cardio-genetics, and cardiometabolic care including The Rush Cardiometabolic Health Initiative. Patients also benefit from access to leading-edge diagnostics and participation in clinical research evaluating new treatments, devices, and procedures. It focuses on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for heart and vascular diseases, serving patients across Chicago, its western suburbs, Northwest Indiana, and the Aurora/Fox Valley region.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

 All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

 Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $415,000 - $550,000  

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Heart & Vascular Service Line Manager

Advanced Practice Provider

Rush Heart & Vascular

Chicago, IL

Rush Heart & Vascular, part of the Rush University System for Health, invites applications for the position ofHeart & Vascular Service Line Manager, Advanced Practice Provider.

Job Summary:

The Manager, Advanced Practice Providers (APP) – Heart & Vascular Service Line is a licensed Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) responsible for the leadership, operational oversight, and management of APPs across the Rush Heart & Vascular service line. This role supports comprehensive cardiovascular care across inpatient, outpatient, procedural, consultative, and specialty cardiac programs.

The APP Manager partners closely with physician, nursing, and operational leadership to advance strategic priorities, optimize APP practice models, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care. Responsibilities include:

• APP workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and retention

• Performance management and professional development

• Oversight of staffing, scheduling, and clinical deployment

• Advancement of quality, operational, and patient care initiatives

• Development and optimization of APP practice models across Heart & Vascular Services

This role also maintains a clinical practice component to support ongoing competency and engagement in cardiovascular patient care. The position includes a minimum of 0.4 FTE protected administrative time, dependent upon the number of direct reports and additional leadership responsibilities.

The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision, and values and act in accordance with Rush policies, procedures, guidelines, and service standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides direct oversight, coordination, and management of APPs across the Heart & Vascular service line, including inpatient, ambulatory, procedural, imaging, consultative, and subspecialty cardiovascular programs.

• Partners with Heart & Vascular physician, nursing, and operational leadership to establish and execute strategic clinical and operational priorities.

• Collaborates with cardiovascular leadership teams to ensure seamless integration of APP practice across all cardiac and vascular care settings.

• Supports expansion and optimization of APP practice models to improve patient access, throughput, continuity of care, and operational efficiency within the Heart & Vascular service line.

Administrative & Operational Oversight

• Serves as direct manager for APPs and Lead APPs within the Heart & Vascular service line.

• Oversees APP recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, privileging, orientation, and retention initiatives.

• Directs staffing, scheduling, workforce planning, and clinical deployment across cardiovascular programs and care sites.

• Manages APP performance evaluations (annual and ongoing OPPE/FPPE), competencies, and professional development planning.

• Develops, maintains, and enforces APP policies, procedures, workflows, and best practices specific to cardiovascular care delivery.

• Resolves escalated staffing, performance, and employee relations concerns.

• Participates in budget development, resource allocation, productivity management, and fiscal oversight for APP operations within the service line.

• Attends and contributes to Heart & Vascular leadership, faculty, and operational meetings. Ensures regular communication forums for APPs across the cardiovascular service line.

• Develops and monitors service line goals, productivity standards, patient access metrics, and quality outcomes.

Clinical Practice

• Maintains active clinical practice within the Heart & Vascular service line to support clinical competency and model evidence-based cardiovascular care.

• Completes and documents accurate histories and physical examinations for cardiovascular patients.

• Conducts comprehensive and episodic cardiovascular assessments and develops patient care plans.

• Orders, interprets, and manages diagnostic testing, therapies, and treatment plans within scope of practice.

• Prescribes medications, including controlled substances, as delegated and appropriate within scope of practice.

• Participates in inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular consultations and care coordination.

• Provides accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.

• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care transitions and specialty referrals.

Leadership & Strategy

• Serves as a liaison between APPs, physicians, nursing, care management, and administrative leadership within the Heart & Vascular service line.

• Develops and sustains an environment that promotes excellence in APP practice, cardiovascular care delivery, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Facilitates APP engagement, mentorship, satisfaction, and retention initiatives.

• Participates in strategic planning efforts to align APP workforce contributions with Heart & Vascular and organizational goals.

• Evaluates and evolves APP staffing and care delivery models to optimize patient outcomes, provider efficiency, and operational performance.

• Supports leadership development and succession planning among APP team members.

• Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of APP workforce models and implements operational improvements as needed.

Education:

• Develops, oversees, and promotes continued learning and professional growth among APP staff within the Heart & Vascular service line.

• Coordinates APP student rotations, cardiovascular APP fellowship/residency opportunities, and academic partnerships.

• Encourages continuing education, specialty certification maintenance, and lifelong learning among APPs.

• Promotes participation in cardiovascular research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

• Pursues ongoing professional development to remain current on trends, innovations, and best practices in cardiovascular medicine and APP leadership.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of Advanced Practice Provider experience in Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, or Interventional Radiology required.

• Leadership/management experience is preferred.

• APRN candidates must possess Acute Care Certification.

• This role reports directly to the Director of Advanced Practice Providers and has an indirect reporting relationship to the Heart & Vascular Service Line Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

• Demonstrated expertise in cardiovascular patient care, APP practice management, and interdisciplinary collaboration strongly preferred.

Position Requirements:

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process

• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position

• Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)

• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Physician Assistant:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program

• Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Across the system, the APPs are supported by 4 levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, and a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers. Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $162,000 - $212,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy Services- Administration

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $20.19 - $31.80 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician Ill assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing the duties described in the Technician II position description as well as serving as a role model for other technicians through added responsibilities, specialization in technician pharmacy practice, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department.
The Technician Ill is actively involved in the training and development process and the development of policies and procedures specific to their practice site and is responsible for the daily technical operations of the area. The Technician Ill must have the capacity to work effectively and efficiently in areas routinely requiring a higher degree of prolonged technical concentration. liability, and risk.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Must be,a-high school graduate or equivalent.
•Current. State of lllinois,Pbarmacy Technician license.
•Individual must have PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification and/or EXCPT.
• Individuals licensed BEFORE January 1, 2008 are grandfathered; they are not required to become nationally certified or hold the "Certified" designation to continue working as a registered pharmacy technician in Illinois.
•At least 6 months of previous experience as a pharmacy technician.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Two years of college training or its equivalent.
•ACPE IV certification.
•Hazardous drug compounding certification.
Physical Demands:
•Ability to lift/move 30-50 pounds.gistered pharmacy technician in Illinois.
•Ability to stand for long period of time (4+ hours) between breaks.
•Ability to crouch when filling dispensing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
•May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents.
•This position requires up to 10% travel. Employee needs to be able to work extended hours due to business needs.
Competencies:
•Must meet the competency requirements of a Pharmacy Tech 11.
•Competency demonstrated and ability to train others in at least seven of the tasks below:
A.IV Compounding
B.Hazardous drug identification and compounding
C.Crash Cart restock/outdate process/reporting running
D.Fluids ordering/restocking
E.Narcotics/Cl! Safe receive, send, return, expire transactions and report running
F.OR/Anesthesia ADC restock/troubleshooting
G.Pediatrics drug identification and compounding
H.ADC configuration, set up, troubleshooting, report running, review, and analysis
I.MPI Prepacker
J.Storeroom ordering
K.Recalls; processing, segregatlng and removing from inventory/ADCs
•Ability to effectively follow directions. analyze problems and interpret analytical data.
•Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skUls.
•Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development.
•Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation.
•Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period.
•Consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload.
•Planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations are frequently.
•Consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences.

Responsibilities:
•Active participation in the Pharmacy Department Technician Career Ladder development and ongoing revisions.
•Interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals and Rush system employees.
•Demonstrates ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
•Demonstrates adaptability. initiates action, manages work, contributes to team success, communication. professional knowledge and technical skills, continuous learning and exhibits a passion for the Rush Mission, Vision and Values according to the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career ladder expectations
•Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.
•Ability to use available print and online references as appropriate.
•Understand the pharmacy workflow for first doses, Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) refills, cart fill and batches.
•Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
•Performs pharmaceutical calculations accurately including fundamental math calculations. metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations and parenteral dose calculations.
•Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels:
•Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.
•Identification and differentiation of various types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW).
•Ability to appropriately label all medication dosage forms Including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
•Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and ADC restocks.
•Ability to troubleshoot ADC equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).
•Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy including, but not limited to CII Safe, Carousels, DoseEdge, WASP, MILT, RxVerify as needed for assigned duties.
•Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging:
•Ability to accurately draw up oral syringes, compound oral suspensions and other duties as assigned.
•Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications and complies with all required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging.
•Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with missing medication requests and any other technical duties as assigned.
•Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing mediations, ADC out of stock and responding to in-basket messages)
•Responsible for inventory, storage and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
•Responsible for training and compliance with USP <797>, USP <800>, USP <795>, and aseptic technique practices when preparing sterile and non-sterile products:
•Recognizes incompatible, unstable and/or expired compounded products.
•Maintains atl required documentation of compounded products and production areas for sterile and non-sterile products.
•Recognizes investigational drug orders and documentation requirements for preparation and use.
•Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and completion of required documentation..
•Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
•Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
•Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center safety practices.
•Awareness of departmental quality assurance processes.
•Actively participates In various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
•Assists supervisor and pharmacist working in the area in the execution of related assignments involving technical support for the department
•Responsible for participation in the review, revision, and preparation of related policies and procedures for the Department of Pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual.
•Provides departmental support and leadership in fulfilling departmental staffing needs as required during short staffing situations.
•Any and all other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois / Remote

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Ambulatory Clinical IT Svcs

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $41.88 - $70.36 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

Join a team that’s transforming healthcare through technology. Rush University System for Health is seeking a Senior Epic Application Analyst to play a key role in supporting and optimizing our Epic Bones and Kaleidoscope applications within an Epic Community Connect environment.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with clinicians, business partners, and IT professionals to design, build, and enhance Epic solutions that improve care delivery and operational efficiency. You’ll lead complex projects, analyze workflows, and provide technical expertise to ensure seamless integration across clinical systems.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and monitors midsize to large scale projects within multiple functional departments.
• Performs complex designs, implements, maintains, and provides ongoing optimization and support for Epic clinical applications.
• Performs workflow assessments, capture business needs, and analyze internal systems to determine functional requirements for optimal utilization of Epic applications.
• Works within cross-functional team and with end-users to achieve application integration to meet clinical needs.
• Performs builds, upgrades, and system enhancements as needed.
• Supports applications throughout all phases of implementation.
• Delivers post-implementation training, support, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Configures vendor applications and products.
• Maintains system documentation and develops system specifications and procedures.
• Defines and documents user requirements.
• Applies project planning and project management methodologies.
• Coordinates and leads short duration projects; monitoring project process, progress and results.
• Develops test plans, prepares test data and performs system testing.
• Provides on-site user support during implementations.
• Takes on-call for system application support at scheduled times.
• Audits data entered by end users.
• Troubleshoots and tracks issues and problems.
• Applies systems development methodology to solve problems.
• Handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of Epic application experience.
• An Associate degree and seven (7) years of Epic application experience will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s.
• Epic certification(s).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize system tools to meet functionality needs of users including proficiency with information systems technology such as Microsoft Office Products.
• Experienced planning and organizing day-to-day activities, effectively managing more than one task, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experienced in leading projects, providing expert consultative guidance and direction on change initiatives, effectively dedicating time across more than one project, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experience leading meetings between business stakeholders, technical resources, and third parties for business requirements and technical solutions.
• Experienced working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, and interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented, strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with technical and clinical audiences.
• Ability to troubleshoot, research, and solve technically challenging problems involving integrated systems.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Certification in both Epic Bones and Kaleidoscope.
• Experience working in a hospital or other health care organization.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Patient Access-Pre-Visit

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Local Candidates ONLY please: This position is remote, but requires training on-site for a period of 3-6 months and needs to be on-site for monthly meetings.

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $20.19 - $31.80 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for performing quality monitoring to ensure Patient Access staff are adhering to expected workflows, internal policies, registration across the organization and external regulatory requirements. The QA Specialist is a remote position supporting across departmental processes. This position will work closely with Patient Access leadership. This position will provide support for both onsite and remote staff. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school graduate or equivalent
•1-2 years of experience
•Experience within a hospital or clinic environment, a health insurance company, managed care organization or other health care financial service setting
•Must have a basic understanding of the core Microsoft suite offerings (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
•Excellent communication and outstanding customer service and listing skills.
•Basic keyboarding skills
•Ability to analyze and interpret data
•Critical thinking, sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills essential
•Team oriented, open minded, flexible, and willing to learn
•Strong attention to detail and accuracy required
•Ability to prioritize and function effectively, efficiently, and accurately in a multi-tasking complex, fast paced and challenging department.
•Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures
•Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks
•Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
•Ability to maintain confidentiality
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Associates Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
•Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology is preferable.
Physical Demands:
Competencies:
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
Provides on-going monitoring to compile and track performance at the team and individual level and provides trend data to the management team. Prepares and analyzes internal and external quality reports for management staff to review – High dollar accounts; Aged accounts; Guarantor change account; CEA report; Claim edits; DNB accounts. Works newborn accounts – monitoring the addition of insurance for newborn coverage.
3.Reviews prior account notes for past due balances and any information that might aid in the account resolution process, as well as documents all encounters and actions. Follows up with responsible person managing account for updates to resolution.
4.Monitors daily Metrics dashboard for additional accounts that will impact overall increase in unresolved accounts that would impact department’s dashboard metrics for DNFB, Claim edits, and CFB Days.
7.Exercise exceptional customer service skills when communicating with our team members, as well as our internal customers. Finds resolution within the phone interaction satisfactory to the caller and/or having the knowledge when to escalate to their supervisor.
8.Interacts and collaborates with numerous departments to resolve issues while also analyzing necessary information that will ensure hospital reimbursement. Initiates requests for financial Rush University Medical Center’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. Guards to assure that HIPAA confidential medical information is protected.
9.Attends regular EPIC training sessions or other sessions conducted for the benefit of associates involved in the Financial Counseling functions at all levels.
10.Other duties as needed and assigned by the supervisor/manager.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois / Remote

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: HB Govt Billing-Collections

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $38.02 - $61.88 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

Join Rush University Medical Center as a Revenue Cycle Manager and play a key leadership role in driving the financial performance of one of the nation's leading academic health systems. In this highly collaborative position, you will oversee hospital and physician collections operations, lead high-performing teams, and help ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of revenue cycle processes that support exceptional patient care.

As a Revenue Cycle Manager, you will partner with leaders across the organization to optimize workflows, improve operational performance, and identify opportunities to enhance reimbursement outcomes. You will leverage data, technology, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement, support strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by improving financial outcomes while supporting a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence.

The ideal candidate is a results-driven revenue cycle leader with experience managing collections operations, developing teams, and using analytics to solve complex business challenges. If you are passionate about operational excellence, employee development, and advancing the financial health of a world-class healthcare organization, we invite you to join Rush and help shape the future of revenue cycle operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the day-to-day transactions and processes.
• Mentors staff and performs staff evaluations in accordance with Rush policy. Provides developments opportunities to staff.
• Supports strategic planning initiatives and participates in effective execution of planning relevant to functional area(s).
• Monitors functional area performance in connection with these metrics and Revenue Cycle overall performance, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and communicating these opportunities with appropriate leadership/areas
• Collaborates with other Revenue Cycle leaders on relevant activities and ensures interdependencies between specific area of functional oversight and other areas within Revenue Cycle have appropriate hand-offs. Proactively communicates to achieve seamless workflows and achievement of overall Revenue Cycle objectives.
• Leverages technology to ensure that automated solutions and applications (Epic and non-Epic) support functional objectives. Identifies gaps and proposes solutions where necessary.
• Identifies, develops, and maintains reporting tools vital to sound management over the functional area(s) of responsibility.
• Recruits for and guides the activities of direct reports ensuring optimization of human capital.
• Ensures the quality and accuracy of staff's and overall department's work
• Drives employee developmental programming including annual performance evaluation, employee engagement, and talent management.
• Consistently promotes and supports a team approach to innovation in programs and problem solving both within functional area of responsibility and in collaboration with other revenue cycle and non-revenue cycle stakeholder departments.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with vendors and peer managers both internal and external to the organization.
• Stays abreast of industry changes impacting functional area and Revenue Cycle and identifies potential impact and required changes. Strives to promote best practices within functional area and within Revenue Cycle.
• Ensures adherence to state and federal regulatory statutes as it pertains to functional area.
• Adheres to and supports Revenue Cycle departmental administrative policies.

• Minimum of 5 years revenue cycle experience.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft office experience required, including Excel, Word, and Power Point.

• Bachelors Degree
• 3+ years experience in supervisor or management role.
• HFMA CRCR Certification
• Epic proficiency or certification
• Strong knowledge of payer rules, regulations, along with the ability to analyze all forms of payments for accuracy

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Intensive Care Unit

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

$5K sign on bonus!

Summary:
The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the heal care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
1.Minimum of 9 months of experience in nursing
2.Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) .
3.Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
4.RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).
5.Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
6. Prior to leveling to RN2, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN1 position or equivalent experience.
7. Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
8. CPR
9. ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED required within 3 months of hire
10. PALS PACU and ED required within 3 months of hire
11. Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
•Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
•The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
•Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
• Ability to care for patients in the following age categories:
o Toddlers (1-3 years) depending on cluster
o Pre-Schoolers (3-5 years) depending on cluster
o School Age (5-12 years) depending on cluster
o Adolescents (12-18 years)
o Young Adults (19-45 years)
•o Middle Adults (45-60 years)
•o Older Adults (greater than 60)
•• Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
Evidence Based Practice
• Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
• Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
Relationships and Caring
• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
• Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients and families.
Critical Thinking
• Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/families.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
Technical Expertise
• Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
• Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
Leadership
• Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
• Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
• Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Oak Park Retail Pharmacy

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $49.53 - $78.02 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Pharmacist is responsible for assuring the effective and efficient provision of pharmaceutical care services. Perform all duties necessary to provide for the effective daily operation of departmental services and programs. The Pharmacist is proactively involved in safe, rational and cost-effective therapeutic decision making. In the course of performing his/her duties, the Pharmacist is responsible for the activities of pharmacy residents, students and supportive personnel as assigned in all practice areas. The Pharmacist reports directly to the immediate supervisor of the assigned practice area. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy and/or PharmD.
•Licensed or eligible for licensure in Illinois.
•Effective verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
•Strong work ethic with demonstrated leadership activities or potential for developing leadership behavior.
•Must be able to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including within the Department of Pharmacy.
•Continually support and participate in the development of the Pharmacy Department’s goals and objectives. Candidates must be comfortable with change that is associated with these efforts
•Demonstrates leadership in performance of expected responsibilities.
•Maintains currency in the professional and clinical literature of the profession.
•Maintains competency in unique aspects of drug therapy for the patients care is provided for. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of clinical monitoring activities.
•Demonstrates the ability to use standard texts, online drug information resources and other sources of information and apply it to general patient care questions.
•Effectively and respectfully communicates with patients, pharmacists, nurses and physicians. Represents the face of the Department of Pharmacy in a professional manner during every interaction with our customers.
•Maintains working knowledge of medical center and departmental policies and procedures, including safety issues, inventory control and distribution, and infection control.
•Participates in educational seminars presented by residents in the Department.
•Required to attend medical center and/or departmental inservice or continuing education programs.
•Completes required age/disease state specific competencies. Completes medical center required annual competencies or educational programming.
•Assists in the training of new employees, support personnel, residents, and students. Precepts pharmacy students on hospital and/or clinical rotations, consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience.
•Takes responsibility for personal and professional growth within assigned position in the Department of Pharmacy.
•Maintains active Illinois licensing status to practice.
•Encouraged to pursue board certification (BPS).
•Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and with federal, state and local regulations.
•Maintains Rush ICARE values (innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence). Works cooperatively with others to use appropriate systems strengths, knowledge and cooperation to improve performance.
•Responds to the department’s Disaster Plan as prescribed by medical center policy.
•Reviews policies and procedures when requested.
•Belongs to local/state/national professional pharmacy organizations; attends meetings.
•Active participation in professional organizations is encouraged.
•Participates on other projects as assigned or as pertains to the pharmacy area.

Responsibilities:
1. Evaluates physicians’ orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route, labs, contraindications and rate of administration and therapeutic redundancies.
2. Verifies orders in Epic in a timely manner and if necessary, clarifies orders through direct and timely contact with prescriber or designated practitioner.
3. Workflow may include evaluation and/or Epic order entry of cytotoxic drug therapy orders. The order evaluation may be performed on new orders or as a profile review of a target patient population.
4. A profile review would include (but not be limited to) a focus on: high risk medication review for appropriateness in dose, indication and duration of treatment; reduction of unnecessary medications; drug-drug or drug-food interaction evaluation; changes in renal and/or hepatic function that would impact medication dosing; use of trigger medications that would reflect an adverse event such as a adverse drug reaction or medication error.
5. Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff. Provides general and/or patient specific drug information as required to other health professionals. When appropriate, makes recommendations for cost-effective alternatives to medication orders. In-services to nursing units as needed, to communicate changes in Rush formulary or other specific drug use issues.
6. Performs medication admission and allergy histories and discharge counseling per the Pharmacy Department’s direction (may include all patients, those receiving high risk medications or another identified subset of patients).
7. Appropriately documents in Epic all interventions, checking of patient’s own medication, vancomycin/aminoglycoside consultation, patient education (i.e. warfarin teaching) and any communication related to admission medication histories or discharge counseling.
8. Performs daily review of pharmacy reports: IV to PO, CrCl report, pharmacokinetic monitoring and any other drug or patient-focused report that may be required.
10. Implements all drug use policy and formulary decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Oversees therapeutic substitutions as appropriate.
11. Participates in Unusual Occurrence, UO (ADR and medication error) reporting program.
12. Provides clear and specific handoff communications to next provider of care whenever necessary. This may be the next pharmacist on shift, or other healthcare professionals, such as when patients are being discharged.
13. Identify medication safety issues and takes steps to make corrections, or brings system change suggestions to the attention of the appropriate personnel.
14. Participate in quality assurance projects, drug utilization evaluations and formulary monograph development as assigned.
15. Rotation from a unit-based position through the central pharmacy will be expected to happen on rotation with other clinical staff pharmacists. This will include the checking of pyxis, patient specific medication supplies, IV and TPN production
16. Provides general supervision for technical support in their assigned operational area. Monitors and coordinates workflow with established delivery schedules.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.