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Cleveland, Ohio

Clinical Pharmacist - 7 on 7 off Night

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$3/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

A Brief Overview

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
  • Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

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%25

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

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the safe and effective use of medications through clinical judgment and patient advocacy. They perform order verification, medication reconciliation, and ensure compliance with hospital formulary policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD and be a registered pharmacist in the State of Ohio. Previous experience with computerized unit dose and sterile products is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyComputer proficiency

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 43% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 30 employers

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<$150k
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$150k-165k
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$165k-180k
6
$180k-195k
3
$195k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution39 jobs · 30 employers

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7-8
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Higher = better work-life balance

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Pharmacist Clinical (Oncology)

Elevance Health · Cincinnati, Ohio

$119k-$215k
#2

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Adventist Health · Hanford, California

$75.03-$102.91/hr
#3

Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary & Quality)

$108k-$199k
#4

Clinical Pharmacist - Tempe

$115k-$192k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$128k
Typical market rent
$1,391/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University Hospitals

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Cleveland, Ohio
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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