Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Internal Medicine

Cleveland Clinic; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 101,900 - 155,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Beachwood, Ohio is seeking a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist – Internal Medicine to provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care. The role involves coordinating care, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, and educating healthcare professionals. Candidates should hold a PharmD or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, possess current licensure, and have relevant experience. A competitive pay range of $101,900 to $155,390 annually is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh).
• Completion of a post-graduate residency or two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide pharmaceutical care for patients.
• Participate in patient care rounds.
• Provide drug information to healthcare professionals.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Pharmacotherapeutic monitoring

Patient care collaboration

Education and training

Education

PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state‑of‑the‑art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist – Internal Medicine practices as a decentralized pharmacist supporting Internal Medicine services at South Pointe Hospital, with the ability to assist centralized pharmacy operations as needed. This role participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds, providing evidence‑based medication recommendations and supporting safe, effective patient care. The specialist collaborates closely with providers, nursing staff, support teams, pharmacy leadership, pharmacists and technicians and contributes to learner education through precepting and other professional development activities.

A caregiver in this position works day shifts and every 5th weekend.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide pharmaceutical care for patients.
• Participate in patient care rounds.
• Perform pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and provision of pharmaceutical care for patients.
• Provide general and patient‑specific drug information.
• Educate clinical pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students, post‑graduate trainees, allied health professionals, nurses and physicians in pharmacotherapy.

Minimum Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• If hired for a specialty area where specialty residency training is available, then specialty residency is required.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) OR eligible for reciprocation in the current state within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of a post‑graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship OR completion of a post‑graduate year 1 residency (PGY‑1) and two years of experience as a clinical specialist or an equivalent role providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmaceutical monitoring OR four years of experience as a clinical specialist or an equivalent role providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring.
• For individuals required to administer immunizations: current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire.
• For individuals required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events: current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross or certification obtained within 1 year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification.

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.).