Clinical Pharmacist - Nights 7on / 7off, Inpatient Operations

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for the Nights 7-on/7-off schedule in the Inpatient Pharmacy-Main Campus Hospital. You will ensure accurate selection, dosing, administration and dispensing of medication orders as part of a dedicated team.

Join a world-class health system where research and patient care are prioritized, and where you will build expertise in inpatient operations while delivering safe, evidence-based pharmaceutical services 9:00

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS 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.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or Red Cross and immunization course completion within 90 days.
• ACLS or PALS certification through AHA or Red Cross, required within one year for applicable staff.

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.
• 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.

Skills

RPh licensure

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS certification

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist - Nights 7on / 7off, Inpatient Operations

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Inpatient Pharmacy-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

T97505

Shift

Nights

Schedule

9:00am-7:00am

Job Summary

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

Job Details

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 Pharmacy at Main Campus supports 60 Nursing Units, 80 Operating Rooms, 4 PACUs and 10 Cath Labs. As a Clinical Pharmacist in these areas, you will ensure patients receive their prescriptions accurately, timely and respectfully. You will appropriately select, dose, administer and dispense medications as indicated, helping provide the treatments they need to improve their health and well‑being. This role offers you a unique opportunity to build your pharmaceutical skills, explore provided educational/professional development initiatives and make a difference in the lives of patients every day.

Caregivers work a 7-on/7-off schedule from Monday night through the following Monday morning. Shifts are 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Holidays that fall during a scheduled on‑week are worked. There is no on‑call requirement; however, caregivers carry a pager while on site.

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.
• 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

• 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 in current state within 90 days of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 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) or American Red Cross. For caregivers required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest, this is required within one year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification.
• Completion of a post‑graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship or 2 years of relevant post‑graduate pharmacy experience.
• Post‑graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience for Clinical Pharmacists hired in Critical Care or Pharmacotherapy.
• 3‑4 years of direct critical care experience.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Cleveland Clinic administers an influenza prevention program. Employees are required to comply with this program, which includes obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made on 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.

Cleveland Clinic is a legal equal employment opportunity employer.