Surgical Pharmacy Lead - Clinical Coordinator

Cleveland Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator for Surgical Services to help shape and develop the pharmacy surgical service line from the ground up. You will partner with leadership to drive strategic direction, build relationships with providers, and align with interdisciplinary teams across surgical services.

The role focuses on trauma, colorectal, orthopedics, and general surgery, with opportunities to expand clinical support in operating rooms.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) accredited university.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current state within 90 days of hire.
• For immunizations, current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire.
• For responding to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events, current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA), or certification obtained within one year of hire.
• Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) plus a minimum of 1 year of experience providing pharmaceutical care in the relevant specialty area or Completion of a post-graduate year 1 (PGY-1) residency plus a minimum of 3 years of experience providing pharmaceutical care in the relevant specialty area or a minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant specialty area.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience providing pharmaceutical care in the relevant specialty area.
• Board certification aligning to practice area strongly preferred at time of hire and preferred within one year.
• Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Identifies needs and implements standardized clinical pharmacy services across service lines (e.g., Critical Care, Oncology).
• Provides mentoring to pharmacists, residents and students.
• Provides ideas regarding new clinical services, cost savings initiatives, and practice innovation through active participation in strategic planning efforts.
• Establishes processes to evaluate quality assurance within service line.
• Identifies pharmacy representation for academic responsibilities and interdisciplinary committees.
• Under the direction of the manager, directs, coordinates and provides feedback to staff regarding clinical services for assigned service line.
• Participates in interviewing and recommends selection of candidates.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Strategic planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD)

Current state licensure as Registered Pharmacist (RPh)

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross) for immunizations

ACLS or PALS certification

PGY2 residency + 1 year experience OR PGY1 residency + 3 years

Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant specialty area

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator for Surgical Services to help shape and develop the pharmacy surgical service line from the ground up. You will partner with leadership to drive strategic direction, build relationships with providers, and align with interdisciplinary teams across surgical services.

The role focuses on trauma, colorectal, orthopedics, and general surgery, with opportunities to expand clinical support in operating rooms.