Outpatient Pharmacist - Compliance Packaging

Cleveland Clinic; Beachwood (OH); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacist to join a high-volume compliance packaging operation processing about 1,300 prescriptions per day. This hybrid role shifts between onsite and remote work, with 75% of duties performed from home after a three-month training period, all work conducted by phone.

The role rotates through five functions every eight weeks, including clinical order review, refill requests, prior authorization, MTM and onboarding new patients through medication

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 in current state within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in immunizations within 90 days of hire for those administering immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services and ensure appropriate selection, dosing, administration and dispensing of medication orders.
• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
• Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
• Contribute to medication safety initiatives.
• 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.

Education

PharmD or Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy

Current state licensure as RPh or eligible within 90 days

BLS Certification and immunizations training within 90 days

Job description

• Applicants must reside in Northeast Ohio

• Applicants must reside in Northeast Ohio

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an Outpatient Pharmacist, a caregiver in this role will support a high-volume compliance packaging pharmacy processing approximately 1,300 prescriptions per day. This hybrid position is 75% remote following three months of training, with all work performed over the phone. The caregiver will rotate through five key functions over an eight-week period, including clinical order review for fulfillment, refill requests, prior authorization and clinical inquiries, medication therapy management (MTM) and onboarding new patients through medication synchronization.

A caregiver in this position will work full time, Monday through Friday, with no weekend, holiday or on-call requirements. Caregivers will work 8-hour shifts scheduled between 7:00am and 6:00pm. The schedule will rotate through five different job responsibilities over an 8-week period. This is a hybrid position with one week onsite followed by seven weeks working from home at CCAC.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide pharmacy services and ensure the appropriate selection, dosing, administration and dispensing of medication orders.
• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
• Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
• Contribute to medication safety initiatives.
• 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.
• Be accountable for drug use policy adherence.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• PharmD or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible in current state within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS)Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) andcompletion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course inthe administration of immunizations within 90 days of hire for those administering immunizations

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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
• Board Certification
• Prior retail/community pharmacy 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 20 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.).