Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Cellular Therapy / BMT

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist for Cellular Therapy/BMT supports oncology patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The specialist participates in interdisciplinary rounds, helps lead chemotherapy-related decisions and Beacon order verification, manages discharge and consult services, and collaborates with inpatient, outpatient, and specialty pharmacy teams to support safe transitions of care. In outpatient clinics, the pharmacist partners with providers to review charts proactively, prepare and validate complex chemotherapy regimens, coordinate planned admissions, educate patients, provide drug information, and participate in pharmacist consult services to optimize therapy. The role is supported by a collaborative oncology pharmacy team and includes opportunities to precept learners and conduct or lead research. The caregiver works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Specialty residency training is required if hired for a specialty area where such training is available.
Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh), or eligibility for reciprocation in the current state within 90 days of hire.
Completion of a PGY2 residency or fellowship; or completion of a PGY1 residency and two years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role providing pharmaceutical care and pharmacotherapeutic monitoring; or four years of experience in such a role.
For individuals required to administer immunizations: current BLS certification through the American Heart Association 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 ACLS or PALS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or certification within one year of hire.
Ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged periods, lift up to 30 lbs, and perform the described manual and communication tasks.

Nice To Haves

Board Certification

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide pharmaceutical care for patients.
Participate in patient care rounds.
Perform pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and provide pharmaceutical care.
Provide general and patient-specific drug information.
Educate clinical pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students, post-graduate trainees, allied health professionals, nurses, and physicians in pharmacotherapy.
Support oncology patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, including chemotherapy-related decision-making and Beacon order verification.
Manage discharge and consult services and collaborate with pharmacy teams to support transitions of care.
Review patient charts, prepare and validate chemotherapy regimens, coordinate planned admissions, and provide patient education in outpatient clinics.
Precept learners and conduct or lead research.