Job TitleOutpatient Pharmacist - Float
LocationIndependence
FacilityIndependence Family Health Center
DepartmentAmbulatory Pharmacy-Pharmacy
Job CodeT34021
ShiftVariable
Schedule7:00am-8:00pm
Job SummaryJob DetailsJoin Cleveland Clinic's Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialty services. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.
The Outpatient Pharmacist - Float supports the Independence Family Health Center pharmacy, which processes approximately 340 prescriptions per day. This caregiver will support a variety of outpatient pharmacy functions, including prescription verification and filling, chart review, inventory management and stocking, and providing excellent customer service to patients and caregivers. As a float pharmacist, the role offers flexibility and exposure to the pharmacy's daily operational and clinical workflows.
A caregiver in this role will work full-time Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00am and 8:00pm with rotating weekends every 7-8 weekends at the Euclid Ave Pharmacy. One holiday every 5-4 years. They will also float to all Northeast Ohio locations including Avon, Medina, Twinsburg, Willoughby and Independence FHC. A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered and evidence-based medication services.
- Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal guidelines.
- Document services in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
- Actively contribute to medication safety initiatives.
- Utilize available technology proficiently and to full extent.
- Ensure all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
- Maintain professional interactions with patients to facilitate successful patient experiences.
- Direct staff appropriately to provide safe and efficient care.
- Maintain professional working relationships with all caregivers at every location.
- Promote a positive work environment by providing constructive ideas and feedback to improve services and the department.
- Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers and/or patients.
- Provide cost-effective care.
- Account for drug use policy adherence.
- Utilize time and resources effectively.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- PharmD or Bachelor's Degree of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited university 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) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire are required.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience preferred
- Post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience preferred for Clinical Pharmacists hired in a Specialized Pharmacy practice area
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 20 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.
