Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will ensure patients receive their prescriptions accurately, timely and respectfully. You will appropriately select, dose, administer and dispense medications as indicated, helping provide patients with the treatments they need to improve their health and well-being. Come join an encouraging, supportive and engaging Pharmacy environment in which you can grow and find your place within an innovative healthcare setting.
A caregiver in this position works days/evenings from 7:00AM – 3:30PM or 3:00PM – 11:30PM
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered and evidence-based pharmacy and medication services.
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Ensure the appropriate selection, dosing, administration and dispensing of medication orders.
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Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
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Document services in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
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Actively contribute to medication safety initiatives.
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Ensure all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
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Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.
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Provide cost-effective care.
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Be accountable for drug use policy adherence.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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PharmD or Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy
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Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current state within 90 days of hire
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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 certification within 90 days of hire for individuals administering immunizations
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Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within one year of hire for individuals responding to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Board Certification
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Completion of a Post-Graduate Year 1 Residency (PGY1), fellowship or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience
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Post-Graduate Year 2 Residency (PCY2) or relevant experience for Clinical Pharmacists in a specialized area
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Certifications:
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Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current State within 90 days of hire. Board Certification preferred.
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For individuals required to administer immunizations, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire are required.
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 American Heart Association (AHA), or certification obtained within one (1) year of hire, is required.
Education:
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PharmD or Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
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. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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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.