Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

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

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $37.50 - $57.19 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 RN 1 is a beginning level nurse who utilizes a scientific and theoretical knowledge base along with policy and procedures, standards of care and protocols to guide practice. The RN 1 relies on the experience, judgment and support of others while developing knowledge in practice. The RN 1 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Qualifications:
Knowledge:
1.Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2.Maintain current BLS certification.
3.Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) (New graduates must have acceptance into an accredited school of nursing within 6 months from date of hire,
4. Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
5. 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).
6. 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, Failure to do so will result in termination. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
Abilities:
1.Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2.Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3.The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4.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.

Responsibilities:
1.Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations.
2.Uses evidence based guidelines (P&P, nursing standards of care, protocols and pathways) consistently.
3.Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes.
4.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
5.Treats patients and families with respect and a sensitivity for diverse viewpoints and cultures.
6.Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
7.Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect.
8.Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families.
9.Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.
10.Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff.
11.Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.
12.Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed.
13.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
14.Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk and seeks guidance when needed.
15.Applies the teaching-learning process effectively to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
16.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals with guidance.
17.Supports unit goals and change initiatives.
18.Demonstrates beginning delegation skills to meet the needs of patients.
19. 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

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Access Center Specialty Care

Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)

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: $18.87 - $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 RUSH Access Center Specialist I manages all clinical and non-clinical calls and performs clinic activities including routine and advanced scheduling, basic triage, message taking, and referral management. The RUSH Access Center Specialist I collaborates with Access Center team members and practice staff to meet overall access, revenue cycle and scheduling objectives while exceeding customers’ expectations. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
High School Diploma required.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in patient care or related setting such as clinic, ambulatory care center, medical call center, or physician office strongly preferred.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred.
Skills:Excellent communication and outstanding customer service and listening skills required. Critical thinking, sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills essential. Must be team-oriented, open minded, flexible, and willing to learn. Strong attention to detail and accuracy required. Need the ability to type 40 WPM and process basic Microsoft Office, Outlook and Word experience.
Abilities:Ability to prioritize and function effectively, efficiently and accurately in a multi-tasking, complex, fast paced and challenging call center environment. Ability to act responsibly and quickly with sound judgement when problem solving. Ability to utilize Epic Cadence efficiently. Employees hired into this role must successfully pass the Epic scheduling test. Ability to listen to patients and process needs while simultaneously documenting in Epic.
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.
Date Reviewed:
Date Revised:

Responsibilities:
1.Answers all telephone calls within your work assignment as designated by your leadership with the goals of accurately scheduling patients as determined by departmental and Epic guidelines.
2.Evaluates non-scheduling related patient inquiries including clinical related calls; routes and escalates all inquiries following departmental and epic clinical guidelines inclusive of warm transfers to RN triage and/or to clinics.
3.Assesses the caller’s need and responds with critical judgment and ensures the appropriate resolution for the inquiry or issue. Understands when to escalate calls to nurse, and/or RUSH Access Center leadership.
4.Responsible for leveraging Salesforce and Genesys platforms to optimize patient interactions and workflow efficiency. Ensures accurate documentation, routing, and resolution of patient inquiries through integrated systems.
5.Proactively monitor areas of concern or uncertainty relating to the practices and suggest possible resolutions around access Epic build issues.
6.Exhibits strong understanding of specialized RUSH Access Center processes including but not limited to questionnaires, subgroups, auto search, pre-registration, message templates, radiology workflows, and referral capture and insurance plan networks.
7.Adheres to service specialized workflows for multiple specialty departments. Follows protocols built in Epic and documented practices scheduling requirements.
8.Responsible for accurately documenting appointment information and notifying the patient of information critical to their visit.
9.Drives and supports the RUSH revenue cycle by minimizing potential financial risk of patient accounts through patient insurance registration activities. This includes but is not limited to discussing the patient’s financial responsibility for their upcoming visit, outstanding balances, and referral requirements based on Rush contracts.
10.Effectively completes point of service collections over the phone using secure payment processing systems via multiple payment options, such as credit/debit cards and/or payment plans.
11.Maintains a high level of understanding and acts as a patient resource for physician and ancillary service offerings, navigating the Rush campus, payment categories, and the billing procedures of Rush University.
12.Exhibits sensitivity to patient health information and protects confidentiality. Always maintains privacy for patient and employee information.
13.Enhances the reputation of the RUSH Access Center by fostering ownership and personal responsibility for exceeding patient service expectations through accountability for actions and decisions setting a positive example to peers, coworkers, departments and patients.
14.Promotes a positive and productive environment, supporting teamwork and communication.
15.Works cooperatively in a team environment and supports a flexible structure to ensure the success of the RUSH Access Center.
16.Utilizes customer service skills to exceed the patient’s needs.
17.Performs 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

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Access Center Specialty Care

Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 4 Hr (11:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $18.87 - $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 RUSH Access Center Specialist I manages all clinical and non-clinical calls and performs clinic activities including routine and advanced scheduling, basic triage, message taking, and referral management. The RUSH Access Center Specialist I collaborates with Access Center team members and practice staff to meet overall access, revenue cycle and scheduling objectives while exceeding customers’ expectations. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
High School Diploma required.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in patient care or related setting such as clinic, ambulatory care center, medical call center, or physician office strongly preferred.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred.
Skills:Excellent communication and outstanding customer service and listening skills required. Critical thinking, sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills essential. Must be team-oriented, open minded, flexible, and willing to learn. Strong attention to detail and accuracy required. Need the ability to type 40 WPM and process basic Microsoft Office, Outlook and Word experience.
Abilities:Ability to prioritize and function effectively, efficiently and accurately in a multi-tasking, complex, fast paced and challenging call center environment. Ability to act responsibly and quickly with sound judgement when problem solving. Ability to utilize Epic Cadence efficiently. Employees hired into this role must successfully pass the Epic scheduling test. Ability to listen to patients and process needs while simultaneously documenting in Epic.
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.
Date Reviewed:
Date Revised:

Responsibilities:
1.Answers all telephone calls within your work assignment as designated by your leadership with the goals of accurately scheduling patients as determined by departmental and Epic guidelines.
2.Evaluates non-scheduling related patient inquiries including clinical related calls; routes and escalates all inquiries following departmental and epic clinical guidelines inclusive of warm transfers to RN triage and/or to clinics.
3.Assesses the caller’s need and responds with critical judgment and ensures the appropriate resolution for the inquiry or issue. Understands when to escalate calls to nurse, and/or RUSH Access Center leadership.
4.Responsible for leveraging Salesforce and Genesys platforms to optimize patient interactions and workflow efficiency. Ensures accurate documentation, routing, and resolution of patient inquiries through integrated systems.
5.Proactively monitor areas of concern or uncertainty relating to the practices and suggest possible resolutions around access Epic build issues.
6.Exhibits strong understanding of specialized RUSH Access Center processes including but not limited to questionnaires, subgroups, auto search, pre-registration, message templates, radiology workflows, and referral capture and insurance plan networks.
7.Adheres to service specialized workflows for multiple specialty departments. Follows protocols built in Epic and documented practices scheduling requirements.
8.Responsible for accurately documenting appointment information and notifying the patient of information critical to their visit.
9.Drives and supports the RUSH revenue cycle by minimizing potential financial risk of patient accounts through patient insurance registration activities. This includes but is not limited to discussing the patient’s financial responsibility for their upcoming visit, outstanding balances, and referral requirements based on Rush contracts.
10.Effectively completes point of service collections over the phone using secure payment processing systems via multiple payment options, such as credit/debit cards and/or payment plans.
11.Maintains a high level of understanding and acts as a patient resource for physician and ancillary service offerings, navigating the Rush campus, payment categories, and the billing procedures of Rush University.
12.Exhibits sensitivity to patient health information and protects confidentiality. Always maintains privacy for patient and employee information.
13.Enhances the reputation of the RUSH Access Center by fostering ownership and personal responsibility for exceeding patient service expectations through accountability for actions and decisions setting a positive example to peers, coworkers, departments and patients.
14.Promotes a positive and productive environment, supporting teamwork and communication.
15.Works cooperatively in a team environment and supports a flexible structure to ensure the success of the RUSH Access Center.
16.Utilizes customer service skills to exceed the patient’s needs.
17.Performs 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

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Environmental Services

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00:00 AM - 2:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $29.36 - $47.79 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 Manager, Environmental Services is responsible for the effective leadership of Environmental Services activities based on assigned hospital entity including but is not limited to the successful management of client/customer relations, patient and customer satisfaction, program quality standards, performance improvement, and personnel performance and productivity. The Manager is responsible over the operations of a buildings functionality, ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and ensures quality standards are consistently achieved. Serves as a strategic planning partner to the Director, and on cross-departmental workgroups involving tactical executions in daily management system improvements. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or related discipline OR
•Five (5) years professional operations management experience
•Two (2) years’ experience team/personnel oversight
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or related discipline
Competencies:
•Leadership and management skills necessary to plan, organize, direct and control the activities of associates. Service/quality mentality and attitude.
•Familiarity with TJC, OSHA, CMS, inspections, and with chemical sanitizers and general housekeeping functions.
•Exhibits excellent verbal, written, listening, organizational, time management, and presentation skills.
•Effective organizational and time management skills.
•Analytical ability to interpret financial and statistical data and to distinguish trends and other factors that impact operational activity.
•General business acumen.
•Mental ability to provide excellent judgment for problem solving related to the performance of associates' coordination of activities related to Patient Transportation Services; enforcement of policies and emergency or stressful situations.
•Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to interact motivate and communicate with a wide range of staff and hospital personnel in a professional manner; guest relations skills must be strong, genuine and noticeable. Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing or sitting.
•Effective verbal, listening, presentation and written communication skills.
•Basic computer skills utilizing a Windows-based Operating System: ability to troubleshoot system problems related to computer or software systems and initiate internal or external resolution to system issues.
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:
1.Oversees and promotes associates' compliance to standard universal and disease-specific precautions and the OSHA blood borne pathogen standard; works to comply with all federal and state regulatory agencies.
2.Collaborates with Director, EVS on process and performance improvement matters.
3.Continuously work to develop and execute strategic planning for assigned entity of scope and collaborates with fellow EVS Managers to identify opportunity for cross-area implementations.
4.Collaborates with Project Manager to monitor, track and analysis relevant trends influencing performance metrics.
5.Oversees talent acquisition, workforce planning, and talent management activities, including: analyzes and justifies workload trends and staffing levels as well as interviews, selects, orients, trains, develops, and terminates.
6.Coordinate administrative responsibilities in the program, including oversight of the department support staff’s
7.Monitors and purchases supplies and equipment when necessary; oversee vendor relations within assigned entity of oversight.
8.Drives quality and continuously improves departmental performance through effective problem identification, analysis and resolution; innovative ideas, timely decision-making, and task completion.
9.Establishes and implements policies and procedures for departmental operations and ensures compliance.
10.Evaluates the performance of subordinates providing direction and meaningful goals on a consistent basis; recognizes positive employee performance; administers the disciplinary action process; maintains accurate manager's counseling notes.
11.Interacts daily with nursing and other support departments.
12.Administers departmental training and orientation programs; conducts regular manager meetings with subordinates.
13.Assist in maintaining a high level of efficiency and productivity in providing all housekeeping, linen, and inventory performs a variety of housekeeping and floor care inspections & tasks.
14.Ensures an effective and cohesive working relationship with department employees, Department Heads, all hospital staff, and the public.
15.Ensures, for all customers, regulatory compliance regarding safety, sanitation for patients, guests, and employees.
16.Ensures that public areas are appropriately sanitized to project a strong positive image.
17.Communicates pertinent policy & procedure information to ensure compliance to infection control and sanitation standards.
18.Assists with tracking and monitoring of departmental budgets, project budgets, and department expenditures.
19.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

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Access Center Qual & Training

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: $34.89 - $56.78 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:
This position serves as a facilitator for departmental and/or organizational training, assisting in the assessment, development and delivery of associated training materials and curriculum. The employee will facilitate training programs, performing assorted administrative or operational functions such as assisting in the research and development of multi-media training materials for individual, departmental, and organizational-wide presentation and maintaining the training calendar and database. Works with intermittent supervision and review; work problems involving departures from standard policies, interpretations, or procedures will be presented to the Management for review and direction on resolution. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education, Educational Methods, Communications, Healthcare Administration or related field or 5+ years of related experience in progressive roles.
•Three (3) years’ training, teaching, or business coaching experience.
•Three (3) years’ experience working with EPIC Cadence in a practice or Access Center environment.
•Experience within a large hospital or integrated healthcare delivery system
•Unique combinations of both hard and soft skills in order to prepare, analyze, and present data to various audiences.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into user-friendly language.
•Strong attention to detail and an aptitude for organizing information logically.
•Strong organizational skills & ability to multitask and prioritize
•Proficient in Medical Terminology and HIPAA
•Excellent MS Office skills
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into user-friendly language.
•Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and follow through.
•Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and build relationships.
•Able to travel to multiple hospital sites, corporate settings, and seminar locations.
•Able to work under stressful conditions while maintaining professionalism.
•Work will often require flexibility and meeting tight deadlines.
•Able to communicate with many different customers and seek solutions to move the organization forward.
•Ability to make independent decisions in problem solving.
•Ability to prioritize own work.
•Ability to work well with individual associates.
•Able to work well in a team.
•Ability to work varied hours in a 24-hour day.
•Able to participate in process improvement initiatives.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Two (2) years’ revenue cycle experience.
•EPIC certification or EPIC credentialed trainer.
•Experience with Automated Call Distribution systems (Cisco preferred)
Physical Demands:
•Able to do light lifting.

Responsibilities:
1.Possesses a broad spectrum of knowledge encompassing multiple workflows and procedures across various specialties and departments.
2.Delivers new hire training in scheduling, registration, epic, revenue cycles, including the use of telephony platform, CRM, webchat, and other applications.
3.Designs and maintains training materials, including knowledge articles, guides, presentations, and exercises.
4.Develop tutorials that guide end-users through the usage of diverse applications, simplifying complex tasks. Generate high-quality documentation tailored to different user groups, ensuring information is clear and effective.
5.Act as a point of contact for knowledge-related inquiries and provide guidance to employees seeking information or resources.
6.Analyze existing source content and transform it into well-structured step-by-step instructions and user-friendly documentation.
7.Conduct reviews and updates of existing documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency, and make revisions as needed. Continually enhancing training materials, methodologies, and content, keeping them aligned with evolving industry standards and technological advancements.
8.Collaborates with management teams to identify associate training needs and incorporate them into one-time or ongoing training programs.
9.Acts as a coach and mentor, providing guidance and support to team members, while actively participating in the training of Level 1 personnel to enhance their skills and capabilities.
10.Develops and refines departmental quality monitoring standards and guidelines, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with industry best practices.
11.Conducts audits and identifies themes and trends in the root cause of errors to facilitate proactive problem-solving and process improvement efforts.
12.Document operational improvement opportunities and learner questions during training. Follow up with leaders to summarize training content and skill levels demonstrated.
13.Assists in project leadership, contributing to scoping, planning, execution, and closure phases, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
14.Other similar and/or related 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

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Enterprise IT Strategy & Plang

Work Type: Full Time Remote (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: $50.68 - $75.51 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:
This position is responsible for facilitating successful project delivery including the planning, scheduling, execution, and closing of all assigned projects within established budget and schedule. Utilizing Project Management (PM) methodologies, while managing all project team members (organizational resources and engaged third party vendors/consultants) to deliver solutions according to project scope and goals. Supporting the execution and coordinating the projects of multiple team members and leaders. Overseeing relevant project documents and deliverables and report on progress throughout the project life cycle as well as acquire a deep understanding of Rush’s internal administrative systems and existing capabilities, in order to support the operations team in the efforts to drive operational efficiencies and provide solutions to a variety of business challenges. Providing guidance, coaching and support for less experienced colleagues. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in business administration, projection management, health care or related discipline.
•At least six years of project management experience required.
•PMP or Lean Six Sigma Certification required within one year of hire.
•Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.
•Through knowledge of formal project management methodologies and proven skill in effective execution required.
•Proficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (including Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Outlook) and Project Management software.
•Thorough knowledge of formal project management methodologies and proven skill in effective execution.
•Strong time management and prioritization skills.
•Ability to execute project management leveraging Lean process improvement methodology required.
•Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels in the organization.
•Demonstrates strong knowledge and competency regarding lean tools, methods and mindset.
•Hours outside normal business hours may be occasionally required to meet project deadlines.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Professional in Project Management (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification.
•Ability to execute project management leveraging Lean process improvement methodology.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
•Effectively manages multiple projects simultaneously leveraging required and available resources as needed.
•Directs and manages project development and progress from beginning to end.
•Guides teams as they work with project sponsors and business stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, tasks, milestones, budgets, and measures of success.
•Establishes project governance with key leaders and stakeholders and facilitate governance activities to ensure leadership effectively clears roadblocks and promotes the success of the project.
•Acts as liaison between IT stakeholders to strengthen understanding of business-aligned goals.
•Drafts and submits budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes.
•Plans, estimates, and control project costs, including resource planning, to ensure project is delivered on time and within budget.
•Builds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
•Estimates and identifies the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
•Negotiates with contractors and internal department managers for the acquisition of required personnel.
•Develops scaled project plans and associated communications documents using standard tools.
•Identifies and manages project resource needs and goals - strategies, staffing, scheduling, issue resolution, contingency plans, communication plans, and change control.
•Facilitate or participates in routine project team meetings to establish and continually manage project requirements and expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
•Coaches, mentors, and motivates project team members and contractors, influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
•Provides project management coaching and mentoring to others in the organization.
•Determines the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyzes results and troubleshoots problem areas.
•Tracks and reports status (progress, next steps, issues) against project plans to appropriate stakeholders and senior management based upon agreed to communication plans.
•Collaborates and coordinates efforts with those of the organizational performance improvement infrastructure.
•Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
•Identifies and resolves issues/conflicts and/or escalates where appropriate for resolution.
•Proactively manages potential scope and schedule changes. Where required, escalates based upon standards established within communication plan.
•Guides team in the maintenance of project management guidelines, training programs, policies, and procedures.
•Conducts project lessons learned sessions and creates a recommendations report in order to develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
•Performs other related 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: 1700 W Van Buren St, Chicago, Illinois 60612

Business Unit: Rush University System for Health

Department: Finance - General Accounting

Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1. 0 FTE)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Minimum of 1 day onsite per week

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

Pay Range: $94,827 - $154,315 per year

Summary:
The Corporate Finance Projects and Assets Accounting Manager plays a critical role in managing the financial accounting and reporting of capital projects and fixed assets within an academic healthcare environment. This position ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements, while supporting the financial stewardship of capital investments, research infrastructure, and clinical expansion projects. This position reports to the RUSH System Director of Accounting Operations. They serve as a key liaison between finance, facilities, and operations. This role must support financial integrity, oversee the Projects and Assets department, and foster collaboration across departments and facilities. This is a RUSH system-level role which encompasses RUMC (RUH, University, and Ambulatory Pharmacy), ROPH, RCMC, Rush Health, RMG, and joint ventures.

Other information:
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
•At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in fixed asset and capital project accounting within a healthcare, academic, or large nonprofit organization.
•3+ years of direct supervisory experience, including performance management, team development, and cross-functional collaboration.
•Demonstrated experience managing capital budgets, reconciling fixed asset subledgers, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
Physical Demands:
•Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
•Manual dexterity for keyboard use; computer intensive tasks (data entry, analysis, reporting)
•Visual acuity for screen work
•Ability to travel occasionally or work in various environments
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:
Capital Project Accounting:
•Oversee accounting for construction, renovation, and IT infrastructure projects across hospital and academic facilities.
•Collaborate with Facilities, Research Administration, and IT to ensure accurate tracking of project costs and funding sources (e.g., grants, philanthropy, debt).
•Ensure compliance with GAAP, particularly:
oASC 360 – Property, Plant, and Equipment
oASC 450 – Contingencies (for project risks and obligations)
oASC 958-605 – Contributions Received and Made (for donor-funded capital)
•Monitor project budgets, commitments, and actuals; ensure timely capitalization and closeout.
Fixed Assets Management:
•Demonstrates advanced knowledge of fixed asset accounting principles, including asset classification, depreciation methodologies, and disposal procedures.
•Performs monthly and quarterly reconciliations between the fixed asset subledger and general ledger, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and institutional policies.
•Identifies and resolves discrepancies related to asset acquisitions, transfers, retirements, and impairments.
•Collaborates with Biomedical Engineering, IT, and Facilities to validate asset records and ensure proper tagging and tracking.
•Utilizes ERP systems such as Lawson and Workday to manage asset data and generate reconciliation reports.
•Perform monthly depreciation runs and reconcile to the general ledger.
•Ensure lease related assets under ASC 842 are properly recognized, amortized and monitored."
Grants & Restricted Asset Oversight:
•Partner with Sponsored Programs to ensure proper accounting for capital assets purchased with federal or restricted funds.
Audit & Compliance:
•Prepare audit schedules and respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders and auditors
•Supports audit readiness by maintaining detailed reconciliation documentation and responding to internal and external audit inquiries.
•Maintain strong internal controls over asset and project accounting processes.
Employee Management & Leadership:
•Oversees the Projects and Assets Accounting team, consisting of 4 FTEs, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management to ensure high standards of accuracy and accountability.
•Establishes clear goals and expectations aligned with RUSH’s financial stewardship and compliance standards.
•Fosters a collaborative and inclusive team culture that supports cross-functional coordination with Facilities, IT, Research Administration, and Finance.
•Conducts regular check-ins, performance reviews, and professional development planning for direct reports.
•Ensures adequate training and documentation for fixed asset processes, ERP systems (Lawson, Workday), and reconciliation protocols.
•Promotes continuous improvement and innovation in accounting operations, encouraging staff to identify process efficiencies and automation opportunities.
System & Data Management
•Generate standard dashboards and reports for leadership review and awareness, and regular communication tools

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: Access Center Specialty Care

Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 4 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: $18.87 - $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 RUSH Access Center Specialist I manages all clinical and non-clinical calls and performs clinic activities including routine and advanced scheduling, basic triage, message taking, and referral management. The RUSH Access Center Specialist I collaborates with Access Center team members and practice staff to meet overall access, revenue cycle and scheduling objectives while exceeding customers’ expectations. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
High School Diploma required.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in patient care or related setting such as clinic, ambulatory care center, medical call center, or physician office strongly preferred.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred.
Skills:Excellent communication and outstanding customer service and listening skills required. Critical thinking, sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills essential. Must be team-oriented, open minded, flexible, and willing to learn. Strong attention to detail and accuracy required. Need the ability to type 40 WPM and process basic Microsoft Office, Outlook and Word experience.
Abilities:Ability to prioritize and function effectively, efficiently and accurately in a multi-tasking, complex, fast paced and challenging call center environment. Ability to act responsibly and quickly with sound judgement when problem solving. Ability to utilize Epic Cadence efficiently. Employees hired into this role must successfully pass the Epic scheduling test. Ability to listen to patients and process needs while simultaneously documenting in Epic.
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.
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Responsibilities:
1.Answers all telephone calls within your work assignment as designated by your leadership with the goals of accurately scheduling patients as determined by departmental and Epic guidelines.
2.Evaluates non-scheduling related patient inquiries including clinical related calls; routes and escalates all inquiries following departmental and epic clinical guidelines inclusive of warm transfers to RN triage and/or to clinics.
3.Assesses the caller’s need and responds with critical judgment and ensures the appropriate resolution for the inquiry or issue. Understands when to escalate calls to nurse, and/or RUSH Access Center leadership.
4.Responsible for leveraging Salesforce and Genesys platforms to optimize patient interactions and workflow efficiency. Ensures accurate documentation, routing, and resolution of patient inquiries through integrated systems.
5.Proactively monitor areas of concern or uncertainty relating to the practices and suggest possible resolutions around access Epic build issues.
6.Exhibits strong understanding of specialized RUSH Access Center processes including but not limited to questionnaires, subgroups, auto search, pre-registration, message templates, radiology workflows, and referral capture and insurance plan networks.
7.Adheres to service specialized workflows for multiple specialty departments. Follows protocols built in Epic and documented practices scheduling requirements.
8.Responsible for accurately documenting appointment information and notifying the patient of information critical to their visit.
9.Drives and supports the RUSH revenue cycle by minimizing potential financial risk of patient accounts through patient insurance registration activities. This includes but is not limited to discussing the patient’s financial responsibility for their upcoming visit, outstanding balances, and referral requirements based on Rush contracts.
10.Effectively completes point of service collections over the phone using secure payment processing systems via multiple payment options, such as credit/debit cards and/or payment plans.
11.Maintains a high level of understanding and acts as a patient resource for physician and ancillary service offerings, navigating the Rush campus, payment categories, and the billing procedures of Rush University.
12.Exhibits sensitivity to patient health information and protects confidentiality. Always maintains privacy for patient and employee information.
13.Enhances the reputation of the RUSH Access Center by fostering ownership and personal responsibility for exceeding patient service expectations through accountability for actions and decisions setting a positive example to peers, coworkers, departments and patients.
14.Promotes a positive and productive environment, supporting teamwork and communication.
15.Works cooperatively in a team environment and supports a flexible structure to ensure the success of the RUSH Access Center.
16.Utilizes customer service skills to exceed the patient’s needs.
17.Performs 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

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Total Rewards

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $159,000 - $236,000 per year
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. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)

Summary:
Under the leadership of the Associate Vice President, Total Rewards, the Executive Director of Compensation is a strategic leader who bridges the gap between advanced HR technology and complex healthcare-specific pay models. This role focuses on designing high-level staff, executive, and provider compensation programs that are market competitive, internal equitable, compliant, and technically optimized within Workday.
This role leads a team that work closely with HR Partners, Talent Acquisition, HR Strategy and Analytics, Finance, Legal, and senior leaders across the organization in the development, implementation, communication, and administration of base and variable pay programs. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:
•Leads System-wide compensation projects and initiatives.
•Directs the assessment of Rush's competitive pay positions in the market through supporting the organization's pay practices and philosophy. Directs the team to “tell the story” of market competitiveness and internal equity via PowerBI dashboards and high-end analytics in order for the organization to maximize data-driven decision making.
•Accountable for System optimization, strategic alignment, pay policy harmonization, audit readiness, and regulatory and compliance oversight.
•Oversees the development, implementation, and communications of compensation programs and policies ensuring their alignment with the organization's pay philosophy.
•Workday Systems Leadership: Serve as a "super-user" for the Workday Compensation module, overseeing configuration of compensation programs and structures, merit process administration, incentive plan administration, the one-time payment module, and automated step progressions.
•Executive & Provider Strategy: Design and lead the development of market-competitive compensation recommendations for both executive leadership and medical providers. Liaison with external consultants, as needed.
•Market Benchmarking: Lead annual benchmarking efforts using industry-standard surveys to maintain external competitiveness. Makes recommendations based on industry trends and best practices that supports the organization's ability to attract and retain key employees in a cost-effective, competitive manner.
•Builds strong relationships with other HR COEs, Finance, and Legal to assure effective and timely collaboration with senior management when evaluating compensation and developing programs and innovative compensation solutions.
•As the subject matter expert, provides consultation and serves as point of escalation of issues for HR Partners to ensures adherence to and consistency of application of compensation policies and practices.
•Partners with HR Operations in the implementation and improvement of compensation and total reward systems and tools.
•Develops staff by providing regular feedback, performance evaluations, employee engagement, and talent management.
•Keeps apprised of federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance.

Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, Analytics, or related field required.
• 6-7 years of progressive experience required, ideally within a large integrated healthcare system, with a focus on; the design and administration of compensation practices and programs, incentive plan design and administration, executive compensation, and leading teams performing high-end analytics.
• Experience managing a team of consultants, analysts, and partners.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Workday HCM and Compensation; expert-level Excel and financial modeling.
• Excellent communication skills to present new programs and advise on issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong management skills with the ability to lead others in projects and through change management.
• Strong analytical skills using both qualitative and quantitative data to understand and summarize data for recommendations to senior leadership.
• Working knowledge of and the ability to interpret federal, state, and local compensation regulations.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of employees, including senior leadership teams.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Master's degree.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).

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: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 13 East Tower - Orthopedics

Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1. 0 FTE)

Shift: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Work Schedule: 10-Hour Shifts - Monday to Saturday (4 days per week)

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

Pay Range: $16.20 - $24.28 per hour

Summary:
The Orthopedic Tech assists in carrying out patient-related activities, which require heavy lifting, such as positioning, ambulating, and transferring patients. The Orthopedic Tech assists with unit management of supplies and equipment. All of the work activities are assigned and supervised by the Registered Nurse. 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 GED.
• Good communication skills.
• Interact effectively with others in difficult situations
Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift
• Work requires lifting or carrying objects 40-50lbs independently and supporting and positioning patients, many of whom may exceed 400 lbs or have special transfer needs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
Assists patients with activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Carries out predetermined assignments for each patient as delegated by a Registered Nurse; performs selected treatments, which are commensurate with his/her training.
• Assists patients in the safe practice of activities related to the development of strength, endurance, and ambulating as assigned.
• Immediately reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate RN.
• Assists patients in preparation for, as necessary, during and at the conclusion of therapies.
• Transports patients, hospital records, beds, equipment and other materials.
Supports patient care by assuring supplies and equipment are available as needed.
• Wipes down equipment with cleaning agents as directed.
• Makes equipment and supplies rounds as needed.
• Inspects equipment routinely; reports repair needs to the appropriate department and follows up with that department.
• Takes inventory and ensures adequate stock levels.
• Delivers and picks up supplies as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area.
Contributes to a safe and efficient work environment of the clinical unit.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit, under the direction of the RN.
• Changes bed linens on unoccupied beds, contributes to maintaining orderliness of patient room.
• Answers patient’s lights and assists with patient requests.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
• Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per unit protocol

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:Women and Children Admin

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range:$34.89 - $56.78 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 Program Manager is responsible for facilitating successful project delivery including the planning, scheduling, execution, and closing of all assigned projects within established budget/schedule. Utilizing standard Rush PM methodologies, the Program Manager will manage the efforts of all project team members (organizational resources and engaged third party vendors/consultants) to deliver solutions according to project scope and goals. The Program Manager will work under the direction of the Department leader, supporting the execution and coordination of projects. The Program Manager oversees relevant project documents and deliverables and report on progress throughout the project life cycle as well as acquire a deep understanding of Rush's internal administrative systems and existing capabilities, in order to support the operations team in an effort to drive operational efficiencies and provide solutions to a variety of business challenges. The Program Manager works under minimal direction and provides guidance, coaching, and support for less experienced colleagues and exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values acting in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least three years of experience in project management/coordination required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills required.
• Proficient and functional knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Thorough knowledge of formal project management methodologies and proven skill in effective execution.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills required.
• Must be able to work effectively with individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to execute project management leveraging Lean process improvement methodology preferred.
• Hours outside normal business hours may be occasionally required to meet project deadlines.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Master’s degree preferred.
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
• Effectively manages multiple projects simultaneously leveraging required and available resources as needed.
• Directs and manages project development and progress from beginning to end.
• Guides teams as they work with project sponsors and business stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, tasks, milestones, budgets, and measures of success.
• Establishes project governance with key leaders and stakeholders and facilitate governance activities to ensure leadership effectively clears roadblocks and promotes the success of the project.
• Acts as liaison between IT stakeholders to strengthen understanding of business-aligned goals.
• Drafts and submits budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes.
• Plans, estimates, and control project costs, including resource planning, to ensure project is delivered on
time and within budget.
• Builds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Estimates and identifies the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Negotiates with contractors and internal department managers for the acquisition of required personnel.
• Develops scaled project plans and associated communications documents using standard tools.
• Identifies and manages project resource needs and goals - strategies, staffing, scheduling, issue resolution, contingency plans, communication plans, and change control.
• Facilitate or participates in routine project team meetings to establish and continually manage project requirements and expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Coaches, mentors, and motivates project team members and contractors, influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Provides project management coaching and mentoring to others in the organization.
• Determines the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Tracks and report status (progress, next steps, issues) against project plans to appropriate stakeholders and senior management based upon agreed to communication plans.
• Collaborates and coordinates efforts with those of the organizational performance improvement infrastructure.
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
• Identifies and resolves issues/conflicts and/or escalate where appropriate for resolution.
• Proactively manages potential scope and schedule changes. Where required, escalate based upon standards established within communication plan.
• Guides team in the maintenance of project management guidelines, training programs, policies, and
procedures.
• Conducts project lesson learned sessions and create a recommendations report in order to develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

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

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

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (12:30:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $53.73 - $84.63 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 scope of practice of the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist covers direct and indirect patient care, education, medication safety, performance improvement, and consultation. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist is responsible for the provision of both operational and clinical pharmacy services to a general population of patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

This position has primary patient care responsibilities for the critical care and emergency medicine patient populations. The position is an onsite clinical pharmacy specialist, split between evening and day coverage of adult critical care patients.

• Weekday (Mon – Fri) evening shift time of 1230 – 2100 (50%)
• Weekday (Mon – Fri) day shift time of 0700 – 0330 (50%)
• Weekend requirements based on needs of the department; no more than every 4 weekends.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Illinois Pharmacist License.
• Minimum of four years of Clinical Pharmacy experience OR PGY 1 residency completed within the last seven years, which includes Clinical / Specialty Pharmacy experience.
• Knowledge in intravenous admixture services, intravenous drug therapy and chemotherapy.
• Must be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy.
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.

• BLS Certification.
• ACLS Certification (or shall be obtained upon hire).
• Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Board Certification.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree and residency certificate.
• Experience and strong knowledge base in specialty drug therapies.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities will include order verification, discharge counseling, projects, and education of other healthcare professionals.
• Evaluate and verify Epic physician's orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, optimal dosage form, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route and rate of administration and therapeutic redundancy.
• Clarify physicians' orders when necessary through direct and timely contact with prescriber or designated practitioner.
• Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff.
• Participates in the pharmacy department's most current method of documenting clinical interventions.
• Perform daily review of pharmacy reports including pharmacokinetic monitoring and other drug or patient specific reports that may be required.
• Conducts monthly nursing unit inspections of medication storage areas as assigned.
• Supervise pharmacy technician staff involved in the preparation and delivery of medications ensuring coordination of workflows with established delivery schedules.
• Coordinate medication ordering, preparation, dispensing, and administration systems for the patient populations outlined above on a daily basis.
• Implements all drug use policy and formulary decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee.
• Participates in SE (ADR and medication error) reporting programs.
• Complete clinical and operational activities as designated by the departmental management team (e.g. pyxis inventory optimization, relevant process improvement projects, etc.).
• Precept pharmacy students and residents (PGY1 and PGY2) as assigned in clinical and operational areas.
• Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff.
• Assess and evaluates the medical and drug literature in order to compare and contrast therapeutic regimens and uses for new or existing drug treatments.

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.