Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient Operations

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 101,900 - 155,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Education and professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for its Main Campus Inpatient Pharmacy in Cleveland, OH. This role involves supporting diverse care areas to provide timely and accurate medication to patients. The ideal candidate will have a PharmD or Bachelor's in Pharmacy, current state licensure, and completion of a PGY1 residency. This position offers a competitive salary, with a range from $101,900 to $155,390 annually, and numerous opportunities for professional development within a supportive and collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Requires PharmD or Bachelor's from an accredited college of Pharmacy.
• Must have current State licensure or be eligible within 90 days.
• Completion of PGY1 residency or relevant experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient patient-centered medication services.
• Verify and dispense medications according to regulations.
• Document services accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Patient-centered medication services

Medication safety initiatives

Compliance with regulations

Education

PharmD or Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy

State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading‑edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Position Summary

As a Clinical Pharmacist in our Main Campus Inpatient Pharmacy, you will support a wide range of care areas—including 60 nursing units, 80 operating rooms, 4 PACUs and 10 cath labs—to ensure patients receive medications accurately, safely and on time. You will provide expert selection, dosing, administration and dispensing of medications while contributing to the high‑quality treatments patients rely on. This role offers exceptional exposure to complex clinical environments, strong educational and professional development opportunities, and collaboration with a close‑knit Emergency Medicine Clinical Specialist team of eight pharmacists and a clinical coordinator, who primarily serve the ED and provide cross‑coverage as needed.

Shift Schedule

A caregiver in this role will work Monday through Friday rotating evening shifts from 12:30pm – 9pm, 11am – 7:30pm, or 1:00pm – 9:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, patient‑centered, evidence‑based medication services.
• 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.
• Direct staff appropriately to provide safe and efficient care and maintain professional working relationships with all caregivers.
• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers and/or patients.

Minimum 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 for reciprocation in current state within 90 days of hire
• Completion of a Post‑Graduate Year 1 Residency (PGY1), fellowship or relevant post‑graduate pharmacy experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification

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: $101,900.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $155,390.00

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.).