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

About the role

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient pharmacy operations at Akron General, serving multiple inpatient service lines and providing medication preparation, distribution and operational support across the hospital.
• Rotate through a variety of operational functions, including patient chart review and medication order verification, non-sterile and sterile compounding checks, triaging patient care needs and supporting pharmacist and technician workflows.
• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
• Independently assume 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.
• Perform 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.
• Deliver 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.
• Provide immediate assessment, troubleshooting, and resolution of system downtime, automation failures, and facilities disruptions, and escalate issues appropriately to on‑call pharmacy leadership, IT, facilities, and other support services.
• Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
• Document services in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Utilize available technology proficiently and to full extent in their area of practice.
• Ensure all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Maintain professional interactions with patients to facilitate successful patient experiences.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all caregivers.
• Promote a positive work environment by providing constructive ideas and feedback to improve services and the department.
• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.
• Provide cost‑effective care.
• Be accountable for drug use policy adherence.
• Utilize time and resources effectively.

Requirements

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in the 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).
• 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 AHA, or certification obtained within one (1) year of hire.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus of up to $15,000.
• Flexible 7‑on/7‑off schedule.
• Eligibility for additional incentive pay based on hours worked each pay period.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum Annual Salary: $112,110.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $170,955.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking into consideration factors such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) and does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Schedule

A caregiver in this position will work 7 consecutive night shifts, from Monday‑Monday, 9 pm‑7 am. Enjoy a flexible 7‑on/7‑off schedule.