Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic•Colesville, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist supports inpatient pharmacy operations through centralized medication order verification, order review, and processing. The role provides clinical and operational pharmacy support across inpatient service lines, assists with pharmacy workflows, and helps address departmental priorities. It focuses on centralized pharmacy operations and does not include routine interdisciplinary rounding. Additional shift coverage, including nights, may be needed based on operational requirements. The position primarily works day shifts, with some evening rotation required. The pharmacist provides safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services; verifies medication orders and/or dispenses medications accurately in accordance with state and federal regulations; documents services completely, accurately, and promptly; and ensures pharmacy operations comply with national accreditation standards. The role also involves professional interactions with patients and educating or training students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.

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.
Current 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 obtained within 90 days, for individuals required to administer immunizations.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; required within one year of hire for caregivers required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, approximately 75% of the shift, and continuously for extended periods.
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions; 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.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Board certification.
Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship, or two years of relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience.
Post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience for Clinical Pharmacists hired in a specialized pharmacy practice area.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
Document services completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Ensure 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.
Support centralized inpatient pharmacy operations, including order review and processing, and assist with pharmacy workflows and departmental priorities.
Provide additional shift coverage, including nights, as operational needs require.