Clinical Pharmacist I - Inpatient

Akron Children's Hospital•Akron, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist I provides centralized pharmacy services through medication distribution support and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role functions primarily in a staffing capacity while supporting clinical pharmacy initiatives, including antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation monitoring, medication safety, and pharmacotherapy optimization. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite in Akron, Ohio, with a variable Monday–Friday shift and every-third-weekend rotation. The pharmacist reviews, verifies, and dispenses medications in accordance with hospital policies, state regulations, and clinical best practices. They work with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and support patient care, safety, and cost-effective medication use. The role also contributes to clinical, educational, quality-improvement, and regulatory-compliance activities.

Requirements

Experience in pharmacy is required.
A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy is required.
A current license by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required.
A valid state driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability under the ACH insurance carrier’s requirements are required.
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
Experience with regulatory requirements such as Joint Commission, OSHA, and DEA, and with medication safety practices.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
An annual physical must be completed with the Akron Children’s Hospital Employee Health Department.

Nice To Haves

Pediatrics experience is preferred.
Healthcare experience is preferred.
Experience with quality-improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma is preferred.
Completion of a PGY1 residency or equivalent years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, verify, and dispense medications in accordance with hospital policies, state regulations, and clinical best practices.
Promote cost-effective medication use through formulary management, therapeutic interchange recommendations, stewardship initiatives, and optimization of medication utilization while maintaining patient care and safety.
Provide pharmacy services in centralized and decentralized pharmacy areas as assigned.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy outcomes.
Provide drug information and pharmacotherapy recommendations to healthcare staff and patients.
Document clinical interventions and patient care activities in the electronic medical record and pharmacy systems.
Participate in medication safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Precept pharmacy students, residents, or new staff as assigned and support departmental education efforts.
Monitor medication therapy for appropriateness, dosing, duration, results, and opportunities for clinical intervention.
Perform other duties as required.