Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Critical Care / Trauma

Cleveland Clinic

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist on Cleveland Clinic’s Critical Care team provides decentralized clinical pharmacy services across the new trauma service and covers surgical and transplant intensive care units. The role is part of an ICU pharmacy team of approximately 25 decentralized pharmacists and includes multidisciplinary rounds, medication-order verification, and collaboration with providers and pharmacy colleagues to optimize medication therapy and support safe, effective patient care. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Weekend coverage is approximately every eighth weekend. The position includes one holiday per year, on-call coverage approximately four to six times per year, and one week of evening shifts approximately four times per year. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 and relocation reimbursement of up to $5,000.

Requirements

PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy and completion of post-graduate residency or fellowship training.
Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh), or eligibility to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
If administering immunizations, completion of a Board of Pharmacy-approved immunization administration course or certification within 90 days of hire.
Meet one of the following: completion of a PGY2 residency or fellowship; completion of a PGY1 residency and two years of experience as a Clinical Specialist or equivalent role, including pharmaceutical care and pharmacotherapeutic monitoring in the specialty area at least 50% of the time; or four years of experience as a Clinical Specialist or equivalent role with those specialty-area duties performed at least 50% of the time.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, approximately 75% of the shift and continuously for extended periods.
Manual dexterity sufficient for computer and dispensing functions and ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Ability to reach, stretch, stoop, climb steps, and sit as needed.
Normal or corrected vision.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally by phone or in person.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Comply with Cleveland Clinic’s influenza prevention program, including annual influenza vaccination or an approved exemption.
Undergo controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Board certification.
PGY2 in Critical Care or Pharmacotherapy, or three to four years of relevant Critical Care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide pharmaceutical care for patients, taking their age and clinical condition into consideration.
Provide general and patient-specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.
Support Clinical Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care through 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 the specialty area.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, verify medication orders, and collaborate with providers and pharmacy colleagues to optimize medication therapy and support safe, effective patient care.
Provide decentralized clinical pharmacy services across the trauma service and cover surgical and transplant intensive care units.