Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient, PRN

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a PRN Clinical Pharmacist in Inpatient Pharmacy, a caregiver in this role will provide safe, efficient, patient-centered and evidence-based medication services in a 256-bed transplant hospital. Working as part of a four-pharmacist team, the caregiver will support a high-acuity patient population and help ensure accurate and appropriate medication management.

Responsibilities include verifying medication orders, dispensing medications in accordance with state and federal regulations, documenting clinical services and contributing to medication safety initiatives.

The pharmacist will also collaborate with patients and fellow caregivers, direct pharmacy staff as appropriate, support medication use policies and accreditation standards, provide education to students, residents and other caregivers and promote cost-effective care. This role requires effective use of pharmacy technology and resources while maintaining a positive and collaborative work environment.

A caregiver in this PRN position will provide coverage across the department based on staffing needs, with the majority of shifts expected to be in the evening from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM or 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Caregivers are expected to be available for a minimum of six shifts per month, including one full weekend. Additional shifts are frequently available, offering the opportunity to work close to 40 hours in many weeks. This role can be a great opportunity for recent graduates looking to transition into a full-time work schedule while gaining experience in an inpatient pharmacy setting.

A caregiver who excels in this role will

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, and evidence-based pharmacy and medication services.
• Ensure the appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medication orders.
• Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
• Document services in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Actively contribute to medication safety initiatives.
• Ensure all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.
• Provide cost-effective care.
• Be accountable for drug use policy adherence.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

• PharmD or Bachelor 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.
• Individuals required to administer immunizations: current 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 of hire.
• 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 American Red Cross certification obtained within one year of hire.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

• Board certification.
• Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience.
• Clinical Pharmacists hired in a specialized pharmacy practice area: post-graduate year 2 residency (PCY2) or relevant experience.

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.

Additional information

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.

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