Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Emergency Medicine

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

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic seeks a pharmacist to coordinate pharmacotherapy monitoring and pharmaceutical care for an assigned clinical unit. You will interact with patients, physicians, nurses and staff to optimize drug information and outcomes.

Responsibilities include education of staff, participation in rounds, and collaboration on clinical care and research activities within the department. Must have PharmD or BS Pharmacy and licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited college and completion of a residency/fellowship.
• License to practice as a Pharmacist in the applicable state or eligible for reciprocation within 90 days.
• Board certification preferred; immunization and ACLS/PALS training may be required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pharmacotherapy monitoring and patient care within a clinical unit.
• Provide drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to optimize pharmaceutical care.
• Support staff education and participate in departmental training and research.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy

Clinical care

Interprofessional

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy

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.

Responsibilities:

• Performs 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.
• Provides general and patient specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and, and other health care professionals.
• Interacts routinely with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to provide optimal pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Supports clinical pharmacist and technician educational development by participating in departmental staff development programs and provides leadership in the education of staff involved in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Supports clinical pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by direct interaction, and formal educational programs. Supports and participates in pharmaceutical related research in area of specialty.
• Maintains expertise in areas of practice through continual learning, journal review and other educational activities.
• Educates clinical pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students, post graduate trainees, allied health professionals, nurses and physicians in pharmacotherapy within in the specialty area. Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• PharmD or Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy and completion of a post-graduate residency or fellowship training required.
• If hired for a specialty area where specialty residency training is available, then specialty residency is required.

Certifications:

• Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current State within 90 days of hire. Board Certification preferred.
• For individuals required to administer immunizations,currentBasic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Crosscertification 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:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
• Demonstrates a service orientation toward patients, staff, and visitors.
• Conveys a positive, professional image at all times.

Work Experience:

• 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 or
• Minimum 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.

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 to clearly 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.).