Clinical Coordinator Pharmacy Services - Specialty Pharmacy

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator Pharmacy Services - Specialty Pharmacy is a leadership role on Cleveland Clinic’s Specialty Pharmacy Team, which supports patients with complex disease states and high-cost medications. The team provides personalized care through prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, comprehensive medication education, and direct patient contact before medications are delivered to confirm understanding and access. The coordinator leads initiatives in patient care, medication safety, medication access, education, research, and regulatory compliance. The role guides clinical workflows, supports professional growth, and ensures adherence to REMS programs and accreditation standards. The caregiver must reside in Ohio. The position begins with onsite training at the Cleveland Clinic Administrative Campus for the first 90 days, followed by remote work in Ohio. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with caregivers rotating between opening and closing times across one of two 8-hour shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. There are no weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) accredited university.
Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh), or eligibility for reciprocation in the current state within 90 days of hire.
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 immunization administration course, 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 one year of hire.
One of the following: completion of a PGY2 residency plus at least 1 year of experience providing pharmaceutical care in the relevant specialty area; completion of a PGY1 residency plus at least 3 years of relevant specialty-area pharmaceutical care experience; or at least 5 years of experience providing pharmaceutical care in the relevant specialty area.
Must reside in Ohio.
Maintain or be pursuing Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy or Ambulatory Care.

Nice To Haves

Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties, preferably in Pharmacotherapy or Ambulatory Care; strongly preferred at hire and required within one year.
Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Implement and standardize clinical pharmacy services for patients with complex, chronic conditions requiring specialty medications.
Ensure timely access to high-cost therapies through proactive patient outreach, prior authorization, and patient assistance support.
Mentor pharmacists, residents, and students, and collaborate across teams to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Contribute to strategic planning by recommending new services, cost-saving initiatives, and process improvements.
Oversee quality assurance and support compliance with REMS and regulatory standards.
Provide clinical direction under the manager’s guidance and participate in hiring decisions.
Maintain or pursue Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy or Ambulatory Care.
Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental goals.