About this opportunity
University Hospitals lists this Clinical Pharmacist - Unit Based opportunity in cleveland, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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The Unit-Based Clinical Pharmacist provides pharmacotherapeutic management through direct clinical assessment and targeted intervention for mixed-acuity patient populations. This role prioritizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, managing medication regimens for complex disease states and performing antimicrobial stewardship to ensure therapeutic outcomes. To drive financial sustainability, the pharmacist leads cost‑saving initiatives, including IV‑to‑PO conversions, formulary adherence, and proactive resource utilization strategies. The Unit-Based Clinical Pharmacist champions the patient experience by collaborating with the Cleveland Medical Center transitions of care team, ensuring comprehensive medication reconciliation reviews and the delivery of personalized bedside education.
The Unit-Based Clinical Pharmacist will staff the majority of their shifts on their assigned units, but will also rotate through centralized operational and clinical positions.
A Brief Overview
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, and fiscally responsible use of medications through the application of clinical knowledge, skills, and professional judgment. The Clinical Pharmacist serves as a patient advocate when planning and implementing pharmacy care by considering each patient’s disease states and background. These activities occur in all areas of pharmacy practice throughout the enterprise. The Clinical Pharmacist is legally responsible for the review and approval of all activities related to the dispensing of patient‑specific medications pursuant to a valid prescription or medication order from a practitioner as defined in ORC 4729, 4715, 4731, and/or 4741.
What You Will Do
Minimize order turnaround time
Medication monitoring and documentation
Documentation of clinical activities
Documentation and performance of medication reconciliation
Inventory control and adherence to Hospital Formulary policies
Adherence to local and system Policies and Procedures
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (Required) or
Work Experience
Previous experience in the practice area with emphasis on computerized unit dose, sterile products, and patient focused clinical skills (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Effective communication skills are essential (Required proficiency)
Computer and office equipment, automated compounding systems. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph) in the State of Ohio (Required)
Licensed practitioner of health sciences profession in the State of Ohio (Required)
Physical Demands
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
10%
Benefits
• Competitive hourly rate +$3.25 per hour incentive pay
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Worksite address
cleveland, OH, 44101, US
Who can apply
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