Clinical Pharmacist - Liver Transplant

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital in Florida seeks a Clinical Pharmacist – Inpatient Transplant to support liver transplant teams and participate in interdisciplinary rounds, with potential coverage for heart and kidney transplants as needed.

The role features a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00am to 4:30pm with rotating holidays and weekends; you will provide safe, evidence-based pharmacy services, ensure appropriate dosing and dispensing, verify orders, document care, and contribute to

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college.
• Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation within 90 days.
• Immunizations: BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved immunization course within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS or PALS certification through AHA or Red Cross or within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Be accountable for drug use policy adherence.

Skills

Licensed Pharmacist (RPh)

Immunization administration training

ACLS/PALS certification

Communication skills

Education

PharmD or BS in 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 metro area and Florida. 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 Transplant is part of a specialized team supporting transplant patients in the inpatient setting. This caregiver will primarily support liver transplant patients and teams, collaborating directly with providers and participating in interdisciplinary rounds. The role will also provide coverage for heart and kidney transplant services based on coverage and operational needs.

A caregiver in this position will work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Rotating holidays and weekends.

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.
• Be accountable for drug use policy adherence.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• PharmD or Bachelor 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.
• Individuals required to administer immunizations:currentBasic Life Support (BLS)certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross andcompletion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course inthe administration of immunizations or certificationobtained within 90 days of hire.
• Individuals required to respond to adult or pediatriccardiopulmonary arrest events: current AdvancedCardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or PediatricAdvanced Life Support (PALS)certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross - orcertification obtained 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.
• Clinical Pharmacists hired in a specialized pharmacy practice area: post-graduate year 2 transplant residency (PGY2) in transplant specialties strongly preferred

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.