Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient

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Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County since 1949, Marymount Hospital is a 269-registered bed acute care, faith-based hospital and became the first regional hospital to become a member of the Cleveland Clinic Healthcare System in 1995. This Magnet-recognized hospital maintains a strong commitment to the communities it serves through blending compassionate patient care with exceptional medical expertise. At Marymount Hospital, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare.   

The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist at Marymount Hospital plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a community-focused hospital environment. Based in the first-floor pharmacy and supported by a collaborative team of approximately 36 caregivers, this primarily decentralized role supports general inpatient services across Med/Surg populations, offering strong exposure to psychiatric pharmacotherapy and a uniquely diverse patient population. The position blends clinical and operational responsibilities, including decentralized pharmacy services on nursing units and dispensing from the main pharmacy, while actively participating in patient education initiatives, residency program support, research opportunities, and interdisciplinary emergency responses such as codes and stroke alerts. With opportunities for cross-coverage in the ED and ICU (training provided), this role offers continuous learning in a dynamic, close-knit setting.

A caregiver in this role will work 7:00am to 3:30pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm. Evening shifts will be 12:30pm to 9:00pm and will occur to cover for PTO. Weekend requirements are 10 per year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services. 

• Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations. 

• Document services in a complete, accurate and timely manner. 

• Ensure all pharmacy operations comply with national accreditation standards. 

• Maintain professional interactions with patients to facilitate successful patient experiences. 

• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• PharmD or Bachelor 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 

• 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 (for individuals required to administer immunizations). 

• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Cross. For caregivers required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest, this is required 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 2 years of relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience 

• Post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience 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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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.

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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