**This position is eligible for a sign on bonus. Additional details can be provided upon verbal offer from recruiter. To be formally considered, please apply to this position an attach an updated CV highlighting all your experience to your application.
Join Cleveland Clinic’s South Pointe Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This community-based teaching hospital is a prominent figure in the communities in and around Cuyahoga County known for its quality patient-centered care and active participation in community programs, events, and volunteer activities. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you’ll play an essential role in keeping patients safe and comfortable before, during and after tests and procedures. Pharmacists work closely with physicians, nurses and other caregivers to give patients the efficient, streamlined care that Cleveland Clinic is known for.
A caregiver in this position works a variable shift including days/ evenings and some weekends.
The ideal future caregiver:
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Can multitask in a high-volume, busy setting.
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Directs pharmacy staff appropriately to provide safe and efficient care.
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Educates and trains students, residents, other caregivers and patients.
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Maintains professional interactions with patients and caregivers.
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Upholds Cleveland Clinic’s values of providing compassionate, high-quality care.
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Works well in a collaborative, team-based environment.
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. Board Certification preferred.
- 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.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include
- Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience preferred.
- Post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience preferred for Clinical Pharmacists hired in a Specialized Pharmacy practice area (i.e. Critical Care, Oncology).
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.
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