Nursing Unit Clinical Pharmacist – Patient Care Leader

Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General seeks a Clinical Pharmacist – Unit Based to deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for the general inpatient population. The role emphasizes optimizing therapy, patient education, and active participation in interdisciplinary rounds to improve medication safety and outcomes.

The caregiver will rotate between day and evening shifts (7:00am-3:30pm; 3:00pm-11:30pm), with occasional overnight coverage and weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy.
• Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist or eligible for reciprocity within 90 days.
• Completion of a PGY1 residency or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
• Verify medication orders and dispense medications in accordance with regulations.
• Document services accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and collaborate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Support medication safety initiatives and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
• Direct staff and mentor students or residents as needed.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy services

Interdisciplinary rounds

Patient education

Medication safety

Education

PharmD or Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy

Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocity within 90 days

Post-Graduate Year 1 Residency (PGY1) / fellowship or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Akron General seeks a Clinical Pharmacist – Unit Based to deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for the general inpatient population. The role emphasizes optimizing therapy, patient education, and active participation in interdisciplinary rounds to improve medication safety and outcomes.

The caregiver will rotate between day and evening shifts (7:00am-3:30pm; 3:00pm-11:30pm), with occasional overnight coverage and weekend rotations.