Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - NICU

Cleveland Clinic • Mayfield Heights, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. As a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist in NICU at Cleveland Clinic, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our neonatal intensive care team within a collaborative, family-oriented hospital environment. In this decentralized position, you’ll round with the care team to review charts, provide expert drug information, assist with new admissions and partner closely with physicians to ensure safe and effective medication therapy for our most vulnerable patients. You’ll also respond to code and rapid events while staying current with emerging clinical literature. Caregivers in this role value the strong sense of teamwork, trust and shared commitment to exceptional patient care that defines this pharmacy team. A caregiver in this role will work 8:30am-5pm. Weekend every 9th week end 7:00am to 3:30pm. No float or holiday expectations. On call requirements occur every other Monday through Sunday.

Requirements

• PharmD or Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy and completion of a post-graduate residency or fellowship training required.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible within 90 days of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire (if administering immunizations)
• Completion of a Post-Graduate Year 2 Residency (PGY2) or fellowship OR completion of a Post-Graduate Year 1 Residency (PGY-1) and two years of experience as a Clinical Specialist or an equivalent role, including providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring for at least 50% of time in the specialty area OR four years of experience as a Clinical Specialist or an equivalent role, including providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring for at least 50% of time in the specialty area

Nice To Haves

• Board certification
• PGY-2 in Pediatrics or NICU
• Prior experience with maternal medicine

Responsibilities

• Routinely and continually provide pharmaceutical care for patients, considering their age and clinical condition.
• Provide general and patient specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and, and other health care professionals.
• Support Clinical Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by direct interaction and formal educational programs.
• Maintain expertise in areas of practice through continual learning, journal review and other educational activities.
• Educate Clinical Pharmacists, Technicians, Pharmacy Students, Post-Graduate Trainees and other caregivers in Pharmacotherapy within in the specialty area.

Benefits

• We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees