Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Pediatrics & Neonatal ICU

Cleveland Clinic; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Clinical Specialist in Pediatrics to join their team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional pharmaceutical care to pediatric patients, ensuring the highest quality outcomes through pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and education. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals, utilizing cutting-edge technology and research to enhance patient care. This position not only offers a dynamic work environment but also a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families. If you are passionate about pediatric care and eager to grow in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Continuing education support

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor's in Pharmacy required with post-graduate training.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist is essential.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacotherapeutic monitoring for pediatric patients.
• Educate healthcare professionals on pharmacotherapy.
• Support clinical pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Pharmacotherapeutic Monitoring

Pharmaceutical Care

Patient Education

Clinical Pharmacotherapy

Education

PharmD or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Post-graduate residency or fellowship training

Board certification

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

***This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus***

Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Pediatrics

Join Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital and experience exceptional, state-of-the-art healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

Hillcrest Hospital offers a wide range of pediatric services designed to support children at every stage of their development. From preparing birth arrangements to taking care of active teens, you will provide patients and parents with world-class care. Along with primary care pediatrics, Hillcrest Hospital specializes in neonatology, pediatric hospital medicine, and pediatric emergency care. As part of our team, you will use the latest technology and most recent research to achieve the best possible outcomes.

A caregiver in this position works days, 8:00am-5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

1. Perform pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and provision of pharmaceutical care for patients in service responsibility in a routine, continuous manner, considering the age and clinical condition of each patient.
2. Provide general and patient-specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
3. Support clinical pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by direct interaction and formal educational programs.
4. Maintain expertise in areas of practice through continual learning, journal review, and other educational activities.
5. 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:

1. PharmD or bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy and completion of a post-graduate residency or fellowship training.
2. Specialty residency (is required, if hired for a specialty area where specialty residency training is available).
3. Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current state within 90 days of hire.
4. 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 administer immunizations).
5. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA). For caregivers required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest, this is required within one year of hire.
6. Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship.
7. OR completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY-1) and 2 years of experience as a clinical specialist or an equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring including 50% or more of time spent in the specialty area.
8. OR 4 years of experience as a clinical specialist or an equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring including 50% or more of time spent in the specialty area.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. Board certification.
2. Obstetric and Maternal Health experience.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we are dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.

Physical Requirements:

1. 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.
2. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
3. Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps, and sitting.
4. Must have normal or corrected vision.
5. Must have ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.