Outpatient Pharmacist - Float

Cleveland Clinic; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 102,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center in Northeast Ohio is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacist – Float to support multiple locations, including Avon, Medina, Twinsburg, Willoughby and Independence FHC. You will verify prescriptions, fill orders and deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

This full-time role offers varied daily workflows, strong teamwork, and opportunities to contribute to medication safety, accuracy, and efficient pharmacy operations while

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited university.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation within 90 days of hire.
• Immunization administration with BLS per AHA/Red Cross or Board-approved course within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered and evidence-based medication services.
• Verify medication orders and dispense accurately according to state and federal guidelines.
• Document services in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Actively contribute to medication safety initiatives.
• Utilize available technology proficiently and to full extent.
• Ensure all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Maintain professional interactions with patients to facilitate successful patient experiences.
• Direct staff appropriately to provide safe and efficient care.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all caregivers at every location.
• Promote a positive work environment by providing constructive ideas and feedback to improve services and the department.
• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers and/or patients.
• Provide cost-effective care.
• Account for drug use policy adherence.
• Utilize time and resources effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Medication safety

Pharmacy operations

Customer service

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialty services. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

The Outpatient Pharmacist – Float supports the Independence Family Health Center pharmacy, which processes approximately 340 prescriptions per day. This caregiver will support a variety of outpatient pharmacy functions, including prescription verification and filling, chart review, inventory management and stocking, and providing excellent customer service to patients and caregivers. As a float pharmacist, the role offers flexibility and exposure to the pharmacy's daily operational and clinical workflows.

A caregiver in this role will work full-time Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00am and 8:00pm with rotating weekends every 7-8 weekends at the Euclid Ave Pharmacy. One holiday every 5-4 years. They will also float to all Northeast Ohio locations including Avon, Medina, Twinsburg, Willoughby and Independence FHC.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered and evidence-based medication services.
• Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal guidelines.
• Document services in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Actively contribute to medication safety initiatives.
• Utilize available technology proficiently and to full extent.
• Ensure all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Maintain professional interactions with patients to facilitate successful patient experiences.
• Direct staff appropriately to provide safe and efficient care.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all caregivers at every location.
• Promote a positive work environment by providing constructive ideas and feedback to improve services and the department.
• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers and/or patients.
• Provide cost-effective care.
• Account for drug use policy adherence.
• Utilize time and resources effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• PharmD or Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited university 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,currentBasic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Crosscertification 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

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.).