Clinical Pharmacist - Nursing Unit Based

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital

Akron, Ohio, US
Hybrid (shifts include day, evening, night, and weekend rotations)
Verify medication orders accurately
Patient profile review and management
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for a nursing unit-based role that emphasizes patient-centered care and collaborative work within a healthcare team. The position involves a mix of clinical and operational responsibilities, aimed at ensuring safe and effective medication therapy for patients

Job Summary

  • The Clinical Pharmacist ensures patients receive safe, effective, and appropriate medication therapy through a blend of clinical and operational responsibilities.
  • This decentralized role rotates between clinical functions like patient education and operational tasks such as order verification and renal dosing.
  • The position requires active contribution to medication safety initiatives and maintaining compliance with national accreditation standards.

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Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for a nursing unit-based role that emphasizes patient-centered care and collaborative work within a healthcare team. The position involves a mix of clinical and operational responsibilities, aimed at ensuring safe and effective medication therapy for patients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Verify medication orders accurately
  • Patient profile review and management
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Medication safety initiatives
  • State and federal regulation compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Precepting students and residents
  • Evidence-based clinical practice
  • Optimizing therapy outcomes
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Professional working relationships

Key Requirements

  • PharmD or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy degree
  • Current State licensure as Registered Pharmacist (RPh)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if administering immunizations
  • ACLS or PALS certification within one year of hire
  • Board Certification preferred
  • Post-Graduate Year 1 Residency (PGY1) preferred

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