Clinical Pharmacist - 7on/7off Night Shift - Ohio Market, Float

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 112,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic is seeking a licensed pharmacist to provide safe, patient-centered medication services and to independently oversee the full scope of daytime pharmacy operations. You will handle dispensing, verification, sterile compounding, and bedside support during high-acuity events, while ensuring compliance and optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications include PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, active state licensure or eligibility, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college.
• Current State RPh licensure or eligible for reciprocal licensure within 90 days.
• Board Certification preferred.
• CPR/BLS and ACLS/PALS certifications as required by role.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
• Independently oversee full scope of pharmacy operations during daytime hours.
• Perform dispensing, verification, and sterile preparation without onsite support.
• Respond to critical events and provide bedside pharmacy support when needed.
• Troubleshoot downtime and coordinate with leadership and IT.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate documentation.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Independent work

Pharmacy operations

Sterile compounding

Communication

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Automated medication systems

Dispensing software

IV compounding

Job description

Provides pharmacy services and ensures the appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medication orders. A caregiver in this role will need to be able to complete all tasks without oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
• Independently assumes responsibility for the full scope of pharmacy operations typically distributed across multiple pharmacists, technicians, and specialized roles during daytime hours, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely medication use.
• Performs all distributive, technical, and operational pharmacy functions without onsite support, including medication verification and dispensing, operation and troubleshooting of automated medication systems (e.g., carousel), and preparation of sterile compounded medications.
• Delivers clinical and operational pharmacy support, with bedside response as required, for high acuity events such as cardiopulmonary arrest and stroke alerts, serving as the sole onsite pharmacist.
• Provides immediate assessment, troubleshooting, and resolution of system downtime, automation failures, and facilities disruptions, and escalates issues appropriately to on call pharmacy leadership, IT, facilities, and other support services.
• Verifies medication orders and/or dispenses medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
• Documents services in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Utilizes available technology proficiently and to full extent, in their area of practice.
• Ensures all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Maintains professional interactions with patients to facilitate successful patient experiences.
• Maintains professional working relationships with all caregivers.
• Promotes a positive work environment by providing constructive ideas and feedback to improve services and the department.
• Educates and trains students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.
• Provides cost-effective care.
• Accountable for drug use policy adherence.
• Utilizes time and resources effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• PharmD or Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.

Certifications

• Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current State within 90 days of hire. Board Certification preferred.
• For individuals required to administer immunizations,Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross andcompletion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course inthe administration of immunizations or certificationobtained within 90 days of hire are required.
• For individuals required to respond to adult or pediatriccardiopulmonary arrest events, currentAdvancedCardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or PediatricAdvanced Life Support (PALS)Certification through American Heart Association (AHA), orcertification obtained within one (1) year of hire, is required.

Complexity of Work

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Able to work in clean room/IV room.
• Must be able to pass competencies in all modes of the hospital (oncology, vascular, peds).

Work Experience

• Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience preferred.
• Post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience preferred for Clinical Pharmacists hired in a Specialized Pharmacy practice area (i.e. Critical Care, Oncology).

Physical Requirements

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods of time.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting.
• Must have normal or corrected vision.
• Must have ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $112,110.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $170,955.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).