Job Description

Job Description

** This role is eligible for a sign on bonus of $10k to $15k  

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist coordinates and provides the pharmaceutical care of patients for an assigned clinical unit and participates in patient care rounds with medical staff. Additionally, this caregiver discusses patients' test results and makes changes to medication therapy for better outcomes, works with genetic counselors and MDs for treatment, and participates in research, precepts pharmacy trainee students and residents. 

If you are attending ASHP Midyear conference and would like to schedule a time to meet with a Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy leader to learn more about this role, please apply through the PPS system. If you are not attending but would like additional information or wish to connect with someone from our team, please apply here or email ginthec@ccf.org.

A caregiver in this role works Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will: 

• Perform 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. 

• Provide general and patient specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. 

• Interact routinely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal pharmaceutical care to patients. 

• Support clinical pharmacist and technician educational development by participating in departmental staff development programs and provide leadership in the education of staff involved in providing pharmaceutical care to patients. 

• Support clinical pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by direct interaction and formal educational programs. 

• Support and participate in pharmaceutical related research in area of specialty. 

• Maintain expertise in areas of practice through continual learning, journal review and other educational activities. 

• 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: 

• PharmD or Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy and completion of a post-graduate residency or fellowship training 

• Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current State within 90 days of hire 

• 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 

• For individuals required to administer immunizations, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through 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 American Heart Association (AHA), or certification obtained within one (1) year of hire 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Board certification 

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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.).

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