Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Anticoagulation Stewardship

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

Job Description

Coordinates and provides the pharmaceutical care of patients for an assigned clinical unit and participates in patient care rounds with medical staff personnel.

A caregiver in this role will provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership in the delivery of anticoagulation services at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital. This caregiver will support pharmacists and clinical teams through education, mentorship, and consultation to ensure consistency in anticoagulation management and optimize patient outcomes. The pharmacist will assess clinical metrics, perform quality reviews, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to standardize and enhance anticoagulation practices across Hillcrest Hospital. Additionally, this caregiver will represent the Ohio region on enterprise and local committees focused on anticoagulation management, patient safety, and quality improvement.

A caregiver in this role will work Monday - Friday from 7:30am-4pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and provision of pharmaceutical care for patients in the area of service responsibility in a routine, continuous manner, taking into account the age and clinical condition of each patient.

• Provide general and patient specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

• Interact routinely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal pharmaceutical care to patients.

• Support clinical pharmacist and technician educational development by participating in departmental staff development programs and provide leadership in the education of staff involved in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.

• Support clinical pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by direct interaction and formal educational programs.

• Support and participate in pharmaceutical related research in area of specialty.

• Maintain expertise in areas of practice through continual learning, journal review and other educational activities.

• Educate clinical pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students, post-graduate trainees, allied health professionals, nurses and physicians in pharmacotherapy within the specialty area.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• PharmD or Bachelors of Science degree 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 reciprocation in current State within 90 days of hire

• Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship required OR completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY-1) plus minimum of 2 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role,which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring including 50% or more of time spent in the specialty area ORminimum of 4 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring including 50% or more of time spent in the specialty area

• For individuals required to administer immunizations,currentBasic Life Support (BLS)certification through American Heart Association (AHA) andcompletion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course inthe administration of immunizations or certificationobtained within 90 days of hire

• 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Board certification

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods of time.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

• Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting.

• Must have normal or corrected vision.

• Must have ability toclearly communicate verbally by phone or in person

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $101,900.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $155,390.00

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.).