Lead Pharmacist - Cellular & Gene Therapies

Cleveland Clinic

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Pharmacist performs all duties outlined in the Pharmacist job description and provides leadership to assigned Pharmacy staff. The role proactively assists with high-level clinical tasks, operations, training, and education, and serves as a liaison between staff and management. The position supports the assigned practice area through clinical, operational, and leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
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: Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, and completion of a Board of Pharmacy-approved immunization administration course or certification 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 AHA, or certification within one year of hire.
Completion of a Health-system Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) PGY2 residency; or completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 residency plus at least one year of relevant pharmacy experience; or at least three years of relevant pharmacy experience.
Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Leads and coordinates work activities for the assigned practice area and provides staff performance feedback under the direction of the manager.
Trains and mentors staff and residents and precepts students.
Participates in interviewing and recommends candidate selection; triages issues to management and follows up.
Participates in operational tasks, including workflow oversight, process decision-making, project implementation, and drug shortage management.
Ensures and maintains quality control regarding patient care and medication and equipment usage.
Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential and actual drug-related problems.
Advises prescribers about medication-related issues and recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate.
Reviews, interprets, clarifies, enters, and verifies patient information and medication orders for processing.
Assists with health-system-level decision-making related to the practice area, committee work, and relevant policies.
Provides drug information support for pertinent questions.
Provides management support and demonstrates leadership for the assigned practice area.
Performs other duties as assigned.