Clinical Pharmacist - Heart Failure/ Heart Transplant

Cleveland Clinic•Weston, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Heart Failure and Heart Transplant provides decentralized clinical pharmacy services primarily for inpatient heart transplant and heart failure patients at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital. The pharmacist works as part of a three-pharmacist transplant team, participates in rounds with heart care teams, collaborates with providers and other clinical staff, and supports inpatient patient-care needs. The role includes cross-training to cover liver and kidney transplant services and supporting clinical patients as needed. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a rotating weekend every fourth weekend and coverage for one major and one minor holiday each year. The role does not require on-call responsibilities or floating to other locations. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 and relocation reimbursement of up to $5,000.

Requirements

PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh), or eligibility for reciprocation in the current state within 90 days of hire.
For individuals required to administer immunizations: current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, and completion of a Board of Pharmacy-approved immunization administration course, or certification within 90 days of hire.
For 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 or American Red Cross, or certification within one year of hire.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, approximately 75% of the shift and continuously for extended periods.
Manual dexterity sufficient for computer and dispensing functions, and ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to reach, stretch, stoop, climb steps, and sit.
Normal or corrected vision.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally by phone or in person.

Nice To Haves

Board certification.
Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship, or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience.
For clinical pharmacists hired in a specialized pharmacy practice area: post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based pharmacy and medication services.
Ensure 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 completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Contribute actively to medication safety initiatives.
Ensure pharmacy operations comply with national accreditation standards.
Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.
Provide cost-effective care.
Adhere to drug use policies.
Participate in rounds with heart care teams and collaborate with providers and other clinical staff.
Support inpatient heart transplant and heart failure care and cross-train to cover liver and kidney transplant services.