Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient, PRN
About The Position
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is seeking a PRN Clinical Pharmacist to provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, and evidence-based medication services in a 256-bed transplant hospital. The pharmacist will work as part of a four-pharmacist team supporting a high-acuity patient population. The role includes medication-order verification, dispensing in accordance with state and federal regulations, clinical-service documentation, participation in medication-safety initiatives, collaboration with patients and caregivers, support of medication-use policies and accreditation standards, education of students, residents, and other caregivers, and promotion of cost-effective care. The pharmacist will use pharmacy technology and resources effectively and help maintain a positive, collaborative work environment. The position provides coverage across the department according to staffing needs. Most shifts are expected in the evening, from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM or 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Caregivers must be available for at least six shifts per month, including one full weekend. Additional shifts are frequently available, and the role may offer close to 40 hours in many weeks. It may also provide recent graduates with an opportunity to gain inpatient pharmacy experience while transitioning toward a full-time schedule.
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, obtained within one year of hire.
- Availability for a minimum of six shifts per month, including one full weekend.
- 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 as required.
- 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, a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- 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 dispense medications accurately in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Document services completely, accurately, and on time.
- Contribute to medication-safety initiatives.
- Ensure pharmacy operations comply with national accreditation standards.
- Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and patients as applicable.
- Provide cost-effective care.
- Remain accountable for adherence to drug-use policies.
- Use pharmacy technology and resources effectively and collaborate with patients and fellow caregivers.
