PRN Pharmacist

PRN / Per Diem — as-needed coverage, hours vary  | $50 per hour

About The Ark 

The Ark is a vital resource in Chicago, providing a safety net for the Chicagoland Jewish community and anyone in need. Founded on the principles of dignity and compassion, The Ark offers free, comprehensive human services to help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. With a deep commitment to restoring hope and self-reliance, The Ark integrates social services, medical care, and financial assistance in a welcoming, respectful environment.

About The Role

Our pharmacy is small, community-focused, and personal. The PRN/Per Diem Pharmacist steps in to cover vacations, illness, and other scheduling needs. This role suits someone experienced, dependable, and comfortable working independently, who takes real satisfaction in thoughtful, unhurried patient care. You’ll report to the Director of Pharmacy and work alongside The Ark’s medical providers and client services team. 

What You’ll Do

Dispensing and Clinical Review   

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and in accordance with provider orders and pharmacy standards

• Review prescriptions for appropriateness, dosing, interactions, and contraindications

• Reach out to prescribing providers to clarify orders or resolve medication-related concerns

• Ensure medications are labeled, stored, and handled properly

Patient Counseling

• Counsel clients on what their medications are for, how to take them, and what to watch for

• Explain risks, side effects, and interactions in plain language, at whatever level of health literacy the client brings

• Communicate with patience and cultural sensitivity, including with clients managing medical and mental health challenges

Compliance and Team Support

• Comply with HIPAA, Illinois pharmacy regulations, and applicable state and federal requirements
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation
   

What You’ll Bring  

Education / Licensure: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or Doctor of Pharmacy
• Active Illinois pharmacist license in good standing required

Experience: 

• Experience dispensing in a retail, community, or clinical pharmacy setting required

Skills/Requirements: 

• Experience with Liberty pharmacy software is a plus

• Dependable and responsive to coverage requests, and genuinely patient-centered — with cultural humility and an appreciation for Jewish values 

Schedule: 

• As-needed coverage. Shifts are scheduled in advance whenever possible, with occasional short-notice requests for unplanned absences. There is no minimum or guaranteed number of hours.

Why You’ll Love Working Here  

• Flexible, as-needed scheduling that works alongside another position

• Paid leave accrual under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act

• A small, collaborative pharmacy where you have time to actually talk with patients

• Work that puts needed medications in the hands of neighbors who could not otherwise afford them