Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic; Slaton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital seeks an experienced Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient to join our Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital team in Canton. The role supports 24/7 operations, including order verification, IV room activities, and collaboration with oncology teams.

Ideal candidates hold PharmD or BS in Pharmacy with current RPh licensure, BLS (and ACLS/PALS if applicable), and are prepared for a dynamic inpatient environment with day/evening shifts.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation within 90 days of hire.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross and immunization certification within 90 days (where applicable).
• ACLS and/or PALS certification through AHA or Red Cross within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication order verification and dispense medications accurately per regulations.
• Support renal dose monitoring and IV room operations and medication automation.
• Perform compounding and collaborate with infusion center and oncology teams to ensure safe therapy.
• Document services completely and timely and maintain compliance with accreditation standards.

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Current RPh licensure

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS certification

Job description

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Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient

Location

Canton

Facility

Mercy Hospital

Department

Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Job Code

T99841

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

6:00am-3:30pm/3:30pm-12:00am

Job Summary

Job Details

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

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Clinical Pharmacist – Inpatient supports Mercy’s 24/7 pharmacy operations, providing both operational and, as opportunities arise, decentralized clinical pharmacy services. Responsibilities include medication order verification, prescription fill verification, renal dose monitoring, and supporting IV room operations and medication automation systems. The pharmacist also performs compounding activities and collaborates with the onsite infusion center and oncology team to support safe and effective medication therapy.

A caregiver in this position will work a combination of day and evening shifts, with approximately 60% of shifts on days and 40% on evenings. Day shifts are 6:00am to 3:30pm, while evening shifts are 2:00pm to 12:00am. Caregivers participate in an every third weekend rotation and work approximately three holidays per year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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,accurateandtimelymanner.

• Ensure all pharmacy operationscomply withnational accreditation standards.

• Maintain professional interactions with patients tofacilitatesuccessful patient experiences.

• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accreditedcollege of pharmacy.

• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current state within90 daysof hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Crossandcompletion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course inthe administration of immunizations or certificationobtained within 90 days (for individualsrequiredto administer immunizations).

• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or PediatricAdvanced Life Support (PALS)certification through American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Cross -For caregiversrequiredto respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest, this isrequiredwithin one year ofhire.

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 preferred.
• Post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience preferred for Clinical Pharmacists hired 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 toclearly communicate verbally by phone or in person

Personal Protective Equipment :

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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