Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient, Day/Afternoon Rotating Shifts

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Clinical Pharmacist – Inpatient supports Mercy's 24/7 pharmacy operations through a combination of operational and, as opportunities arise, decentralized clinical pharmacy services. Responsibilities include medication order verification, prescription fill verification, renal dose monitoring, IV room support, compounding, and collaboration with the onsite infusion center and oncology team. This caregiver also provides disease-state education, medication education, and medication histories to help optimize therapy and support safe, effective patient care.

Schedule

• Combination of day and evening shifts, with approximately 60% of shifts on days and 40% on evenings
• Day shifts: 7:00am to 3:30pm; evening shifts: 3:30pm to 12:00am
• Every third weekend rotation
• Approximately three holidays per year

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 in a complete, accurate and timely manner
• Ensure all 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

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• 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 current state within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the 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 (for individuals required to administer immunizations)
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross — for caregivers required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest, this is required within one year of hire

Preferred 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

Physical requirements

• Ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods of time
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting
• Must have normal or corrected vision
• Must have ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Pay

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and relocation reimbursement up to $5,000. Pay range: $101,900.00 – $155,390.00 annually. Actual compensation determined after considering work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range does not include shift differentials, overtime, or the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (healthcare, dental, vision, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).