Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient, 7 on / 7 off

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist at the Main Campus in Cleveland. The role involves central inpatient pharmacy operations, order verification, and medication distribution within a large hospital environment.

Eligible candidates should hold a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy with active RPh licensure or reciprocity within 90 days and BLS certification. Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and relocation reimbursement up to $5,000 are available.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college.
• Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocity within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for immunization administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
• Verify medication orders and dispense medications accurately according to regulations.
• Document services in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Contribute to medication safety initiatives and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
• Direct staff to provide safe, efficient care and maintain professional relationships.
• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers and patients.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

BLS certification

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient, 7 on / 7 off

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Inpatient Pharmacy-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

T99841

Shift

Evenings

Schedule

10:30am-10:00pm

Job Summary

Provides pharmacy services and ensures the appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medication orders.

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'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.

The Inpatient Pharmacist supports general pharmacy operations at Main Campus, primarily working within the central inpatient pharmacy located in the main building. This role contributes to medication distribution, order verification, and overall inpatient workflow across a large, complex hospital environment. Caregivers may have opportunities to cross-train and float to specialized areas such as the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute (HVTI) and the IV room, gaining broader clinical and operational exposure. The team is close-knit and collaborative, offering a supportive environment with opportunities to work alongside automation specialists and develop skills that can lead to future growth in areas such as pharmacy informatics or analytics.

A caregiver in this role will work full time, 11 and 1/2 hour shifts Monday - Saturday and then 11 hour shifts on Sunday. Further requirements include one holiday per year. No on-call expectations.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
• Verify medication orders and/or dispenses 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.
• Directs 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 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 for reciprocation in current state within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross for individuals required to administer immunizations

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 to clearly 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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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