Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatric Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 101,900 - 155,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus seeks a Clinical Pharmacist – Children’s to support Pediatric Inpatient Pharmacy Operations. You ensure safe preparation, verification, and distribution of medications for hospitalized pediatric patients and collaborate with nursing and care teams.

The role may involve responding to pediatric code situations and supporting infusion services as needed, with opportunities for professional growth within a world‑class health system.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor’s 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.
• Immunizations: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or Red Cross within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, patient‑centered medication services in pediatric inpatient settings.
• Verify orders and dispense medications accurately according to regulations.
• Document services completely and timely; participate in safety initiatives and accreditation standards.
• Educate and train students, residents, and caregivers as needed.

Education

PharmD or Bachelor’s in Pharmacy

Job description

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $10,000.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist – Children’s provides specialized pharmacy support within Cleveland Clinic Children’s at Main Campus, with a primary focus on Pediatric Inpatient Pharmacy Operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate preparation, verification, and distribution of medications for hospitalized pediatric patients while supporting daily inpatient pharmacy operations. Key responsibilities include verifying medication orders, answering medication‑related inquiries from clinical staff, collaborating closely with nursing and interdisciplinary care teams, and assisting with operational and clinical problem‑solving throughout the shift. The pharmacist also serves as the secondary responder for pediatric code situations and may have opportunities to support infusion services based on departmental needs and individual interest.

• 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.
• Actively contribute to medication safety initiatives.
• Ensure all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Direct 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.

Shift Schedule

A caregiver in this position will work variable weekday shifts based on departmental needs, including 6:30am–3:00pm, 7:00am–3:30pm, 7:30am–4:00pm, 8:00am–4:30pm, and 1:00pm–9:30pm. Caregivers participate in an every‑eighth‑weekend rotation, with weekend shifts typically scheduled 6:30am–3:00pm or 1:00pm–9:30pm, and work one rotating holiday each year.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• For individuals required to administer immunizations, Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Inpatient experience 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

Minimum Annual Salary: $101,900.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $155,390.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).