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Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Pharmacists are responsible for knowing the purposes, effects, and side effects of various drugs. They should be able to tell from looking at a patient's profile whether or not it is safe to combine new medications with the medications that the patient is already taking. Modern drugs have the potential to significantly improve patient's quality of life, however, they must be taken correctly, with the proper frequency, and in the appropriate dosage.

A caregiver in this position works a hybrid regional schedule,** **Monday-** **Friday 7:30am - 4pm or 8am - 4:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services

+ Verify medication orders and/or dispenses medications accurately according to state and federal regulations

+ Document services in a complete, accurate, and timely manner

+ Actively contributes to medication safety initiatives

+ Utilize available technology proficiently and to the 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

+ Direct staff to provide safe and efficient care

+ 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 trains students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients

+ Provide cost-effective care

+ Accountable for drug use policy adherence

+ Utilize time and resources effectively

+ Other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.

+ Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience.

+ 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: current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or willing to obtain 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 the American Heart Association (AHA) or willing to obtain within one (1) year of hire.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Board certification preferred

+ Post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience for Clinical Pharmacists hired in a specialized pharmacy practice area (i.e. Critical Care, Neurology).

By taking this opportunity, you will join a team that empowers every caregiver to make valuable contributions to patient-focused care, teaching and research activities. This team embraces a positive attitude and respects and supports one another to provide the best care possible.

Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities