Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Lymphoma / Myeloma

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Taussig Cancer Center is seeking a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist to provide inpatient and outpatient oncology pharmaceutical care, including rounding on lymphoma/myeloma services and protocol development. The role includes pharmacotherapy monitoring, education for nurses, physicians, and pharmacy staff, and active participation in rounds and research activities.

A PharmD or BS in Pharmacy is required, with licensure and recommended PGY2 or equivalent experience.

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.
• PGY2 residency or fellowship OR PGY-1 with two years of clinical specialist experience OR four years of clinical specialist experience.
• Immunization administration requires BLS certification and immunization training or equivalent within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS or PALS certification required or within 1 year of hire.

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 clinicians and staff in pharmacotherapy.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Education & training

Rounds participation

Pharmacotherapy knowledge

Communication

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Job description

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, and relocation reimbursement up to $5,000**

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, and relocation reimbursement up to $5,000**

Join Cleveland Clinics Taussig Cancer Center and become part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Known for its continuous clinical trials and cancer research, the Taussig Cancer Center ensures all patients receive top-quality patient care and have access to the newest advances in cancer treatment.

As a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist, you will be responsible for rounding with inpatient lymphoma/myeloma services and rotating into the outpatient lymphoma/multiple myeloma settings. Your service coverage may also include patients with solid tumors. Pharmacy Clinical Specialists are also responsible for clinical pharmacy services, education and counseling, nursing/physician/pharmacy in-services, protocol and pathway development, research, precepting and Beacon review.

A caregiver in this position works the day shift from 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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) 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 certification obtained within 1 year of hire.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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 Clinics benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).