Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology

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Job Title
Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology

Location
Cleveland

Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department
Inpatient Pharmacy-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code
T99841

Shift
Evenings

Schedule
1:00pm-10:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, 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 in Cardiology, you will be coordinating and providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients while actively participating in patient care rounds with medical staff. This position also offers opportunities to cross-train in general inpatient services and the IV room. Responsibilities include managing medication therapy for general cardiology patients, thoracic pre- and post-operative cardiac and vascular surgery patients, as well as heart and lung transplant recipients. At Cleveland Clinic, our Cardiology department is a top-performing program, offering leadership opportunities, teaching and residency involvement and a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and advanced clinical practice.

A caregiver in this role will work evening shifts from 11:00am to 7:30pm, 2:00pm to 10:30pm or 1:30pm to 10:00pm. 1 holiday per year will be required and there are no weekend requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services
• Verify medication orders and/or dispenses 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.
• Directs staff appropriately to provide safe and efficient care and maintain professional working relationships with all caregivers.
• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers and/or patients.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• PharmD or Bachelor's 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
• For individuals required to administer immunizations, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or the 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 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 the American Red Cross, or certification obtained within one (1) year of hire, is required

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
• 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)

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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.

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