Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient, PRN

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the-art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Clinical Pharmacist – Inpatient role is based at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital where the caregiver works as a decentralized pharmacist primarily supporting the Internal Medicine service line. In this role, the pharmacist collaborates closely with providers, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, leadership, and other members of the patient care team to optimize medication therapy and support safe, effective patient care. Responsibilities include participating in multidisciplinary rounds, providing medication management support for hospitalized patients, and contributing to clinical decision-making within the Internal Medicine units. The caregiver may also assist with centralized pharmacy operations as needed, ensuring continuity of pharmacy services and medication distribution across the hospital.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position works varying shifts predominately during the day. Requirements include 1 holiday per year and every 5th weekend.

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 regulations.

• 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.

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 for reciprocation in current state within 90 days of hire

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification within 90 days of hire for individuals administering immunizations

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 (i.e. Critical Care, Oncology)

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 30 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.).