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Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Clinical Pharmacist - Opioid Stewardship

PharmacyPosted on Nov 11
Full-timePort St. Lucie, FL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy is required.
  • Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh), or eligibility for reciprocation in the current state within 90 days of hire, is required.
  • Individuals required to administer immunizations must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross and complete a Board of Pharmacy-approved immunization-administration course or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
  • Individuals required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events must have current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, or obtain certification within one year of hire.
  • The role requires standing and walking for approximately 75% of the shift and continuously for extended periods, manual dexterity for computer and dispensing functions, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
  • The role may require reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps, and sitting.
  • Normal or corrected vision is required.
  • The caregiver must be able to communicate clearly verbally by phone or in person.
  • Caregivers must follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
  • Employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing.
  • Caregivers must comply with the annual influenza-prevention program by obtaining an influenza vaccination or an approved exemption.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, and evidence-based pharmacy and medication services.
  • Ensure the appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medication orders.
  • Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
  • Document services completely, accurately, and promptly.
  • Actively contribute to medication-safety initiatives.
  • Ensure pharmacy operations comply with national accreditation standards.
  • Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.
  • Provide cost-effective care.
  • Ensure adherence to drug-use policies.
  • Support inpatient pharmacy services across multiple Cleveland Clinic Florida hospitals as a clinical expert and regional liaison advancing safe, standardized opioid practices.
  • Collaborate with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, interdisciplinary care teams, and enterprise committees to drive quality and patient-safety initiatives.
  • Optimize pain-management strategies, reduce total morphine milligram equivalents (MME) both inpatient and at discharge, and promote adoption of best practices across sites.
  • Use data and stewardship dashboards to measure outcomes and support continuous improvement across the region.
  • Work on-site at the primary hospital and provide remote support across the region, with travel once per month to other Florida-based Cleveland Clinic hospitals.

Desired Qualifications

  • Board certification.
  • Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship, or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience.
  • For specialized pharmacy practice areas, completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience.
  • Prior experience in critical care or pain management.
  • For the opioid role, prior experience in anticoagulation consult services, pain management, or opioid stewardship.
  • A strong background in acute-care or inpatient settings.
  • Pain-management certification, such as an ASHP certificate.
  • Candidates without residency may be considered if they demonstrate significant relevant experience.

About the Company

Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Cleveland Clinic runs a nonprofit academic medical center that delivers patient care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It provides in-person hospital services, surgeries, and telehealth options, plus digital tools like MyChart to manage care, as well as provider tools such as DrConnect and eRadiology to coordinate care. It differentiates itself by combining clinical care, medical research, and education under a nonprofit model with a broad international network and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and training clinicians to improve health outcomes for diverse populations, globally.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$74.7M
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Founded
1921

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