Clinical Pharmacist - Hematology/Oncology

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to support the inpatient Hematology/Oncology service in a 256-bed facility. You will participate in multidisciplinary rounds, review and optimize chemotherapy orders in Epic, and ensure medication safety and efficacy for a high-acuity patient population.

The role includes clinical monitoring, medication management, and education of learners, with a fixed schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible within 90 days of hire.
• Immunization certification or eligibility (BLS/ACLS/PALS) within required timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered and evidence-based pharmacy services.
• Verify and dispense medications accurately per regulations.
• Monitor medication efficacy and safety; perform therapeutic interventions.
• Document services accurately and participate in medication safety initiatives.
• Educate students, residents, other caregivers, and patients; support oncology and transplant-related medication management.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Medication safety

Drug information

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical monitoring

Education

PharmD or BSc Pharmacy

Job description

This position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 and relocation reimbursement up to $5,000*.

This position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 and relocation reimbursement up to $5,000*.

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Clinical Pharmacist, a caregiver in this role will serve as the primary pharmacist supporting the inpatient Hematology/Oncology service within a 256-bed hospital caring for a high-acuity patient population, including a robust bone marrow and stem cell transplant program. The caregiver will participate in multidisciplinary rounds, collaborate with providers on patient care plans and review, verify and optimize chemotherapy and supportive care medication orders in Epic. Responsibilities will include clinical medication monitoring, therapeutic interventions, medication safety and accuracy, drug information consultation and monitoring patients for medication efficacy, toxicity and adherence to treatment protocols. This role will also support oncology and transplant-related medication management and assist with operational pharmacy staffing as needed.

A caregiver in this position will work 8:00am to 4:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered and evidence-based pharmacy and medication services.
• Ensure the appropriate selection, dosing, administration and dispensing of medication orders.
• Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
• Document services in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Actively contribute to medication safety initiatives.
• Ensure all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.
• Provide cost-effective care.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• PharmD or Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible in current state within 90 days of hire
• For individuals required to administer immunizations, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire are required. For individuals required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events, current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross or ALS through American Red Cross, or certification obtained within one (1) year of hire, is required.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Board Certification
• Completion of a Post-Graduate Year 1 Residency (PGY1), fellowship or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience
• Post-Graduate Year 2 Residency (PCY2) or relevant experience for Clinical Pharmacists in a specialized pharmacy practice area

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

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.