• Job Description

  Req#: 301425

  At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

  We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

  Job Title

  Lead Pharmacist - Sterile Compounding

  Location

  Weston

  Facility

  CC Florida Hospital Weston

  Department

  Pharmacy-Weston Hospital

  Job Code

  000534

  Shift

  Day/Evening Rotation

  Schedule

  9:00am-5:30pm

  Job Summary

  Job Details

  Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education , all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

  As the Lead Pharmacist, you will serve as both a Pharmacist and a team educator, motivator and manager, overseeing all aspects of workflow and collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to enhance your current skills while providing education and training to fellow Pharmacy Staff.

  A caregiver in this position works rotating days /evenings from 9:00 AM— 5:30 PM.

  A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Lead and coordinate work activities for assigned practice areas and provide feedback to caregivers regarding performance under the direction of the manager.

  • Train and mentor caregivers and residents and precept students.

  • Participate in interviewing and recommend selection of candidates.

  • Triage issues to management and follow-up.

  • Participate in operational tasks such as workflow oversight, process decision making, project implementation, and drug shortage management.

  • Ensure and maintain quality control in regard to patient care and medication and equipment usage.

  • Review and assess medication orders to identify , prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.

  • Advise prescriber of medication related issues and recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate .

  • Review, interpret, clarify, enter and verify patient's information and medication orders for processing.

  • Assist with health-system level decision-making related to practice area, committee work, and decision making for relevant policies.

  • Provide drug information support for pertinent drug information questions.

  • Provide management support and demonstrate leadership for assigned practice area .

  Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) accredited university

  • 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 the American Heart Association (AHA) and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire

  • For individuals required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events: current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or certification obtained within one year of hire

  • Completion of a Health-system Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) PGY2 Residency OR completion of either a post-graduate year 1 (PGY-1) or post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) and one year of relevant pharmacy experience OR three years relevant pharmacy experience

  Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Previous leadership experience

  Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

  Physical Requirements:

  • Typical physical demands include ability to perform functions of the job while reaching and stretching, and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions of job.

  Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

  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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

  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.

  Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

  Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster .

  Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

• About the company

  PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF PERFORMANCE Through the Power of Every One, Cleveland Clinic is ranked as the nation’s No. 2 healthcare system by U.S. News & World Report – the best care for our patients starts with us.

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