Clinical Pharmacist - Unit Based

Clinical Pharmacist - Unit Based

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.

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:

• Accurate order verification
• Accurate dispensing
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (Required) or Pharm D degree. (Required)

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 Sitting Rarely 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%

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly rate + $3.25 per hour incentive pay
• Sign on bonus up to $5,000
• Free parking
• Tuition reimbursement

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Work Locations: 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland 44106

Job: Pharmacy

Organization: CMC_Operations

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Shift: Rotating Day/Evening

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Professional

Travel: No

Remote Work: No

Job Posting: May 26, 2026, 1:00:10 PM