Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist (PRN) to join its Pharmacy team. The role focuses on ensuring accurate selection, dosing, administration and dispensing of medication orders in an inpatient setting.

This position offers flexible shifts (8- or 10-hour) with minimum one shift per month, opportunities to educate staff and students, and a collaborative environment within a Magnet Hospital recognized for nursing excellence.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Inpatient experience is required.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation within 90 days of hire.
• BLS certification and immunization administration training (or exemption) within 90 days.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification, within one year if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered and 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.
• Ensure all pharmacy operations comply with national accreditation standards.
• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers and/or patients.

Skills

Inpatient experience

Education

PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy

Job description

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Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient PRN

Location

Avon

Facility

Avon Hospital

Department

Pharmacy-Avon Hospital

Job Code

D32000

Shift

Variable

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm/1:30pm-10:00pm

Job Summary

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

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Avon Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients and is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

As an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, you will ensure patients receive their prescriptions accurately, timely and respectfully. You will appropriately select, dose, administer and dispense medications as indicated, helping provide patients with the treatments they need to improve their health and well-being. Come join an encouraging, supportive and engaging Pharmacy environment in which you can grow and find your place within an innovative healthcare setting.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will work 8- or 10-hour shifts, with a minimum requirement of one shift per month. The 8-week schedule includes one weekend shift and one evening shift, with additional hours available based on department needs and caregiver availability. Additional options may include 4-hour evening blocks.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered and 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.
• Ensure all pharmacy operations comply with national accreditation standards.
• Maintain professional interactions with patients to facilitate successful 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 accredited college of pharmacy
• Inpatient experience
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current state within 90 days of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days (for individuals required to administer immunizations).
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA). For caregivers required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest, this is required within one year of hire

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 (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.

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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