Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient, PRN

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital as a PRN inpatient clinical pharmacist. This role involves collaborating with pharmacists, technicians, physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and patients to support safe and effective medication use in a fast-paced hospital environment. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognized for professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, and evidence-based medication services.
• Perform chart review and medication reconciliation.
• Verify and clarify medication orders.
• Oversee IV and sterile product preparation.
• Optimize drug therapy and provide pharmacokinetic consults as applicable.
• Cover operational pharmacy needs and participate in interdisciplinary rounds when scheduled.
• 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.

Requirements

• PharmD or Bachelor’s of Science 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.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• Completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification within 90 days of hire for individuals administering immunizations.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps, and sitting.
• Normal or corrected vision.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

Pay range for new hires: $67.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This range does not include applicable pay practices such as shift differentials or overtime, nor does it include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package.

Schedule

This is a PRN role requiring a minimum of 4 shifts per month, with ideally 2 weekend days of availability. Shifts may vary across days, evenings, and nights.