Outpatient Pharmacist - Float

Cleveland Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center as an Outpatient Pharmacist - Float. You will support a busy outpatient pharmacy handling verification, dispensing and patient-facing care across multiple Northeast Ohio locations, with a rotating schedule and weekend coverage as described.

As a float pharmacist, you will participate in medication safety programs, use technology to optimize workflow, and collaborate with diverse caregivers to deliver exceptional patient experiences in a

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited university.
• 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, current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire are required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

PharmD or Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Pharmacy

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

Outpatient Pharmacist - Float

Location

Independence

Facility

Independence Family Health Center

Department

Ambulatory Pharmacy-Pharmacy

Job Code

T34021

Shift

Variable

Schedule

7:00am-8:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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-centeredand evidence-based medication services.

• Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal guidelines.

• Document services in a complete,accurateandtimelymanner.

• Actively contribute to medication safety initiatives.

• Utilize available technology proficiently and tofullextent.

• Ensure all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.

• Maintain professional interactions with patients tofacilitatesuccessful patient experiences.

• Direct staff appropriatelyto providesafe 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, othercaregiversand/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 orBachelor’s Degreeof Science in Pharmacy from an accredited university 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,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 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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