Pharmacist Leader, Anticoagulation Clinical Specialist

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 102,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital seeks a Pharmacist to coordinate and deliver specialized anticoagulation care, lead clinical initiatives, and mentor pharmacy staff. You will participate in rounds with physicians and nurses, ensuring optimal pharmacotherapy and patient safety across the unit.

The role demands a Doctor of Pharmacy or PharmD, active state licensure or eligibility, and advanced residency training (PGY2/PGY1) or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy and completion of a post-graduate residency or fellowship training.
• Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocity in current State within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of PGY2 residency/fellowship OR PGY-1 + 2 years of clinical specialist experience OR 4 years of clinical specialist experience.
• For immunizations: BLS certification and Board of Pharmacy approved immunization course (or within 90 days).
• For arrest events: ACLS or PALS certification (or within one year).
• Board certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide pharmaceutical care of patients on the assigned unit and participate in rounds with medical staff.
• Provide advanced clinical leadership in anticoagulation services and support education and consultation across teams.
• Assess clinical metrics, perform quality reviews, and standardize anticoagulation practices across Hillcrest Hospital.
• Represent Ohio region on enterprise and local committees focused on anticoagulation and patient safety.
• Educate clinical pharmacists, technicians, residents, and nurses in pharmacotherapy within the specialty.
• Engage in research and continual learning to advance practice.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educational mentorship

Communication with physicians/nurses

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Post-graduate residency or fellowship

RPh license or eligible for reciprocity within 90 days

PGY2 or PGY1 + 2 years clinical experience OR 4 years clinical specialist

Immunization/BLS/ACLS or PALS certifications by deadline

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital seeks a Pharmacist to coordinate and deliver specialized anticoagulation care, lead clinical initiatives, and mentor pharmacy staff. You will participate in rounds with physicians and nurses, ensuring optimal pharmacotherapy and patient safety across the unit.

The role demands a Doctor of Pharmacy or PharmD, active state licensure or eligibility, and advanced residency training (PGY2/PGY1) or equivalent experience.