Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatric Inpatient

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for the Pediatric Inpatient unit at the Main Campus in Cleveland. The role focuses on safe preparation, verification, and distribution of medications for hospitalized pediatric patients and supports daily inpatient operations.

The caregiver will work variable weekday shifts, participate in weekend rotations, and may assist with infusion services. A commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care is essential.

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 within 90 days of hire.
• BLS through AHA or Red Cross and completion of an immunization administration course within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
• Verify medication orders and dispense according to regulations.
• Document services completely and timely in the patient record.
• Contribute to medication safety initiatives and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Direct staff to provide safe care and maintain professional relationships.
• Educate and train students, residents, and caregivers/patients.

Education

PharmD or Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy

Board Certification

Post-graduate training (PGY1/PGY2) or equivalent experience

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatric Inpatient

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Pharmacy Pediatrics-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

T99841

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

6:30am-3:00pm/1:00pm-9:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and relocation reimbursement up to $5,000*

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.

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.

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.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
• Verify medication orders and/or dispenses medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
• Document services in a complete,accurateandtimelymanner.
• Actively contribute to medication safety initiatives.
• Ensure all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Directs staff appropriately to provide safe and efficient care andmaintainprofessional working relationships with all caregivers.
• Educate and train students, residents, othercaregiversand/or patients.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• PharmD orBachelor’sof Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy
• Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current state within90 daysof hire
• For individuals required to administer immunizations,Basic Life Support (BLS) through 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 are required.

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 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 toclearly 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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon 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.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.