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Clinical Pharmacist - 7on/7off Nights

Cleveland Clinic

#Board Certification #BLS #Healthcare #Medication Management #Acute Care #Sterile Compounding #Pharmacy Operations #Med/Surg #PharmD #PGY1 #PGY2 #Stroke Alerts

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 8 days ago

Location

Colesville, Maryland

Quick overview

The Clinical Pharmacist manages inpatient pharmacy operations, including medication verification and dispensing, while providing clinical support for Med/Surg, ICU, and Emergency Department areas. They are responsible for responding to high-acuity events like stroke alerts and cardiopulmonary arrests as the sole onsite pharmacist during night shifts.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a current Registered Pharmacist license. Preferred qualifications include board certification, PGY1/PGY2 residency completion, and at least three years of inpatient experience.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreePatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationSterile CompoundingMedication Order VerificationClinical Pharmacy ServicesEmergency Department CoverageICU CoverageDrug Use Policy AdherencePsychiatric PharmacotherapyAutomated Medication Systems

Job description

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Job Title Clinical Pharmacist - 7on/7off Nights Location Garfield Hts Facility Marymount Hospital Department Pharmacy-Marymount Hospital Job Code T97505 Shift Nights Schedule 8:00pm-6:30am Job Summary Job Details Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital.
Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare.
As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.
The Clinical Pharmacist – 7on/7off Nights supports inpatient pharmacy services at Marymount Hospital, a community-focused hospital with a close-knit culture and a unique patient population that includes a large behavioral health and mental health community.
Working within a team of approximately 36 caregivers, this role provides both operational and clinical pharmacy services across Med/Surg and other inpatient areas.
Responsibilities include medication order verification, operational dispensing from the main pharmacy, decentralized clinical pharmacy services on nursing units, and cross-coverage of the Emergency Department and ICU following training.
The pharmacist actively participates in patient education initiatives, residency program support, research opportunities, codes, and stroke alerts while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered medication management.
This position offers strong exposure to psychiatric pharmacotherapy and a dynamic environment with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
A caregiver in this role will work 8:00pm to 6:45am on 7-night shifts and then have 7 days off.
The rotation starts on Monday Night and ends on Sunday night and will include a weekend rotation built in.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 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 Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Board Certification preferred 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 Prior inpatient experience (3+ years) Physical Requirements: Typical physical demands include 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 Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment.
All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program.
You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
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