Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient, Nights, 7 On /7 Off

Cleveland Clinic•Grosse Pointe, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the-art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Clinical Pharmacist – Inpatient, Nights (7 On/7 Off) provides decentralized clinical pharmacy services for the Internal Medicine service line at South Pointe Hospital while supporting centralized pharmacy operations as needed to ensure safe, efficient medication management. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team, this pharmacist practices at the top of their license by optimizing medication therapy, verifying medication orders, participating in clinical decision-making, and providing evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations. The role also supports overnight pharmacy workflow and operational responsibilities, helping deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the hospital during night shift operations. A caregiver in this position will work a 7-on/7-off night shift rotation. Shifts are 8:30pm–7:00am Monday through Thursday and 9:00pm–7:00am Friday through Sunday (ending Monday morning). Weekend and holiday coverage are built into the rotation. This position is based at South Pointe Hospital with no routine float expectations.

Requirements

PharmD or Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy
Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current State within 90 days of hire
For individuals required to administer immunizations, Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire are required

Nice To Haves

Board Certification
Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience
Post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience preferred for Clinical Pharmacists hired in a Specialized Pharmacy practice area

Responsibilities

Provides safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
Independently assumes responsibility for the full scope of pharmacy operations typically distributed across multiple pharmacists, technicians, and specialized roles during daytime hours, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely medication use.
Performs all distributive, technical, and operational pharmacy functions without onsite support, including medication verification and dispensing, operation and troubleshooting of automated medication systems (e.g., carousel), and preparation of sterile compounded medications.
Delivers clinical and operational pharmacy support, with bedside response as required, for high acuity events such as cardiopulmonary arrest and stroke alerts, serving as the sole onsite pharmacist.
Provides immediate assessment, troubleshooting, and resolution of system downtime, automation failures, and facilities disruptions, and escalates issues appropriately to on call pharmacy leadership, IT, facilities, and other support services.
Verifies medication orders and/or dispenses medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
Documents services in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
Utilizes available technology proficiently and to full extent, in their area of practice.
Ensures all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
Maintains professional interactions with patients to facilitate successful patient experiences.
Maintains professional working relationships with all caregivers.
Promotes a positive work environment by providing constructive ideas and feedback to improve services and the department.
Educates and trains students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.
Provides cost-effective care.
Accountable for drug use policy adherence.
Utilizes time and resources effectively.