Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
Current Ohio State Board of Pharmacy license required.
Experience in pharmacy required; pediatrics preferred.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA, DEA) and medication safety practices.
Strong verbal and written communication skills essential.
Proficiency in MS Office or similar software required; experience with quality improvement methodologies preferred.
Completion of PGY1 residency or equivalent experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Review, verify, and dispense medications according to policies and regulations.
Promote cost-effective medication use through formulary management and stewardship initiatives.
Provide pharmacy services in both centralized and decentralized areas as assigned.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy outcomes.
Provide drug information and pharmacotherapy recommendations to staff and patients.
Document clinical interventions in electronic medical records and pharmacy systems.
Participate in medication safety and quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits
$10,000 sign-on bonus available.
Full-time, 40 hours/week with variable shifts, including weekends.
Onsite position in Akron, OH.
Opportunities for professional development through precepting pharmacy students and residents.
Full Job Description
New Rates of Pay $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable) Available Full-time, 40 hours/week Variable Shift, M-F and Every 3rd Weekend Rotation Onsite Akron, OH
Summary:
The Clinical Pharmacist I provides centralized pharmacy services through medication distribution support, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role functions primarily in a staffing capacity while supporting clinical pharmacy initiatives, including antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation monitoring, medication safety, and pharmacotherapy optimization.
Responsibilities:
Review, verify, and dispense medications in accordance with hospital policies, state regulations, and clinical best practices.
Promote cost-effective medication use through formulary management, therapeutic interchange recommendations, stewardship initiatives, and optimization of medication utilization while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.
Provide pharmacy services in centralized and decentralized pharmacy areas as assigned.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy outcomes.
Provide drug information and pharmacotherapy recommendations to healthcare staff and patients.
Document clinical interventions and patient care activities in the electronic medical record and pharmacy systems.
Participate in medication safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Precept pharmacy students, residents, or new staff as assigned and support departmental education efforts.
Monitor medication therapy for appropriateness, dosing, duration, results, and opportunities for clinical intervention.
Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
Experience in pharmacy is required; or pediatrics is preferred.
Experience with regulatory requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA, DEA) and medication safety practices.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Experience in healthcare is preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Experience with quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is preferred.
Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy required.
Licensure/Certification: Current license by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required.
Possesses a valid State driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements. An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.
Years of relevant experience: Completion of PGY1 residency or equivalent years of experience preferred.
Years of supervisory experience: None
Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite
About Akron Children''s Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital is a pediatric acute care hospital in Northeast Ohio that provides care to infants, children, adolescents, young adults, aged 0–21 and even some older adults.
