Clinical Pharmacist - Part Time

University Hospitals Pain Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist responsible for ensuring safe and effective medication use across the health system. This role demands expertise in medication management, where you'll verify orders, monitor patient medications, and maintain proper documentation.

You'll serve as a patient advocate, facilitating pharmacy care while adhering to hospital policies and regulations. A solid understanding of clinical pharmacy practices is essential. Join us in providing exceptional care in Cleveland, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Clinical knowledge and skills in medication management.
• Ability to review and approve dispensing activities.
• Understanding of hospital formulary policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate order verification and dispensing.
• Monitor and document medication use and clinical activities.
• Maintain inventory control and adhere to policies.

Job description

A Brief Overview

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, and fiscally responsible use of medications through the application of clinical knowledge, skills, and professional judgment. The Clinical Pharmacist serves as a patient advocate when planning and implementing pharmacy care by considering each patient's disease states and background. These activities occur in all areas of pharmacy practice throughout the enterprise. The Clinical Pharmacist is legally responsible for the review and approval of all activities related to the dispensing of patient specific medications pursuant to a valid prescription or medication order from a practitioner as defined in ORC 4729, 4715, 4731, and/or 4741.

What You Will Do

• Accurate order verification
• Accurate dispensing
• Minimize order turnaround time
• Medication monitoring and documentation
• Documentation of clinical activities
• Documentation and performance of medication reconciliation
• Inventory control and adherence to Hospital Formulary policies
• Adherence to local and system Policies and Procedures

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.