Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic•Fort Wayne, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to ensure patients receive prescriptions accurately, promptly, and respectfully. The pharmacist selects, doses, administers, and dispenses medications as indicated, supporting patient health and well-being. The role provides opportunities to build pharmaceutical skills and participate in educational and professional development initiatives. The position primarily supports medical-surgical units as a decentralized clinical pharmacist, with cross-training to cover ICU and Emergency Department settings as needed. The caregiver works a day/evening rotation and is required to work one holiday per year. This 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 degree 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.
Relevant post-graduate inpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
For individuals required to administer immunizations: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) 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 AHA, 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 to perform computer and dispensing functions, and ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to reach, stretch, stoop, climb steps, and sit as required.
Normal or corrected vision.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally, by phone or in person.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
Complete controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship, or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience.
Board certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a decentralized clinical pharmacist primarily supporting medical-surgical units.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds with providers and nursing teams.
Complete medication profile reviews and make medication therapy recommendations.
Provide patient medication education and discharge counseling.
Support nursing staff with medication-related questions and clinical guidance.
Cross-train to provide coverage in ICU and Emergency Department settings as needed.
Contribute to medication safety initiatives and patient experience goals, including medication communication scores.
Select, dose, administer, and dispense medications as indicated.