Lead Pharmacist - Cellular & Gene Therapies

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 112,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic seeks a Lead Pharmacist to guide the pharmacy team, oversee operations, and contribute to high-level clinical tasks. You will mentor staff, participate in interviews, and ensure quality patient care in a fast-paced health system.

Required are a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, Ohio licensure or reciprocity eligibility, and appropriate immunization/ACLS/PALS certifications as applicable. Leadership experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist with current state licensure in Ohio or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Experience leading pharmacy staff, training residents, and coordinating operations.
• Proven ability to evaluate medication orders and optimize patient care.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates work activities for the assigned practice area.
• Trains and mentors staff and residents and precepts students.
• Reviews and interprets medication orders to prevent drug-related problems.
• Advises prescribers on formulary alternatives and drug information.
• Manages workflow, quality control, and participation in policy discussions.
• Supports health-system decisions and provides leadership for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Clinical judgment

Problem-solving

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Job description

The Lead Pharmacist will perform all duties as outlined in the Pharmacist job description. In addition, the Lead Pharmacist will provide leadership to assigned Pharmacy staff by proactively assisting in high level clinical tasks, operations, training and education, and act as a liaison between staff and management.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and coordinates work activities for assigned practice area and provides feedback to staff regarding performance under the direction of the manager.
• Trains and mentors staff and residents and precepts students.
• Participates in interviewing and recommends selection of candidates. Triages issues to management and follows-up.
• Participates in operational tasks such as workflow oversight, process decision making, project implementation, and drug shortage management.
• Ensures and maintains quality control in regards to patient care and medication and equipment usage.
• Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
• Advises prescriber of medication related issues and recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Reviews, interprets, clarifies, enters, and verifies patient's information and medication orders for processing.
• Assists with health-system level decision-making related to practice area, committee work, and decision making for relevant policies.
• Provides drug information support for pertinent drug information questions.
• Provides management support and demonstrates leadership for assigned practice area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• PharmD or Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.

Certifications:

• 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,Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross andcompletion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course inthe administration of immunizations or certificationobtained within 90 days of hire are required. For individuals required to respond to adult or pediatriccardiopulmonary arrest events, currentAdvancedCardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or PediatricAdvanced Life Support (PALS)Certification through American Heart Association (AHA), orcertification obtained within one (1) year of hire, is required.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• 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) plus minimum of 1 year relevant pharmacy experience or
• Minimum of 3 years relevant pharmacy experience
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

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.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $112,110.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $170,955.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).