Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient Pharmacy - Unit based

**This position is eligible for a sign on bonus ** 

Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient Pharmacy 

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. Here, we strive to offer comfort to the community with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals.  

Clinical Pharmacists are responsible for knowing the purposes, effects and side effects of various drugs. Modern drugs have the potential to significantly improve patient's quality of life. However, they must be taken correctly, with the proper frequency and in the appropriate dosage.  

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered and evidence-based pharmacy and medication services.  
• Ensure the appropriate selection, dosing, administration and dispensing of medication orders.  
• Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.  
• Document services in a complete, accurate and timely manner. 
• Actively contribute to medication safety initiatives. 
• Ensure all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards. 
• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.  
• Provide cost-effective care. 
• Be accountable for drug use policy adherence. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• PharmD or Bachelor 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 
• Individuals required to administer immunizations: current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire 
• Individuals required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events: current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), or certification obtained within one year of hire 

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 
• Clinical Pharmacists hired in a specialized pharmacy practice area: post-graduate year 2 residency (PCY2) or relevant experience 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/     

Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.

Physical Requirements:

• 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 pounds
• Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting
• Normal or corrected vision
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required