Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator - Surgical Services

Cleveland Clinic

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus is recruiting a pharmacist to help develop its pharmacy surgical service line. The coordinator partners with leadership to guide the service’s strategic direction, build relationships with providers and institute leaders, and lead the clinical direction of the surgical pharmacy team. The role primarily supports surgical service lines in the G/H building, including trauma surgery, colorectal surgery, orthopedics, and general surgery. The coordinator collaborates with pharmacy leaders in other surgical areas, including cardiovascular, neurology, and critical care, to maintain alignment across services. As the role develops, there may be opportunities to expand clinical support and medication optimization in operating rooms.

The position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The coordinator also provides clinical-service guidance and feedback to staff under the manager’s direction.

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) 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.
• One of the following: completion of a PGY2 residency and at least one year of pharmaceutical-care experience in the relevant specialty; completion of a PGY1 residency and at least three years of pharmaceutical-care experience in the relevant specialty; or at least five years of pharmaceutical-care experience in the relevant specialty.
• Ability to perform job functions while reaching and stretching, and sufficient manual dexterity to perform computer functions.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties aligned with the practice area is strongly preferred at hire and required within one year.
• Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify needs and implement standardized clinical pharmacy services across pharmacy service lines.
• Mentor pharmacists, residents, and students.
• Contribute ideas for new clinical services, cost-saving initiatives, and practice innovation through strategic planning.
• Establish processes to evaluate quality assurance within the service line.
• Identify pharmacy representation for academic responsibilities and interdisciplinary committees.
• Under the manager’s direction, direct, coordinate, and provide feedback to staff regarding clinical services for the assigned service line.
• Participate in interviews and recommend candidate selections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree