PRN Outpatient Pharmacist

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital in Akron, OH is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacist for its outpatient pharmacy serving Akron ENT, with responsibilities including filling and verifying prescriptions and conducting chart reviews.

This PRN role requires a minimum commitment of one shift every four weeks and offers opportunities to contribute to medication safety, education, and daily pharmacy operations in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited college.
• Current state licensure as a Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible within 90 days.
• BLS certification and immunization administration training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pharmacy services and ensure appropriate selection, dosing, administration and dispensing of medication orders.
• Verify medication orders and dispense medications accurately according to regulations.
• Contribute to medication safety initiatives and document services in a timely manner.
• Support daily pharmacy operations and inventory management.
• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and patients.

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

RPh licensure or eligible

BLS Certification

Immunizations training

PGY1 residency

PGY2 or Board Certification

Job description

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

As an Outpatient Pharmacist, a caregiver in this role will support the outpatient pharmacy serving Akron ENT by filling and verifying prescriptions, conducting chart reviews, managing inventory and supporting daily pharmacy operations. The caregiver will work collaboratively with the pharmacy team to ensure safe, efficient medication dispensing and provide high-quality service to patients and caregivers.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will work a minimum commitment of one shift every four weeks.

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 and 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 degree 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) or the American Red Cross 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
• Post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience preferred for Clinical Pharmacists hired in a Specialized Pharmacy practice area
• Board Certification

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 hourly: $67.00

Maximum hourly: $67.00

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.).