Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Hematology - Florida

Cleveland Clinic • Auburn, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist coordinates and provides pharmaceutical care for patients in an assigned clinical unit and participates in patient care rounds with medical staff. The specialist provides continuous pharmacotherapeutic monitoring tailored to each patient’s age and clinical condition, shares general and patient-specific drug information with patients and healthcare professionals, and collaborates routinely with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to support optimal care. The role supports clinical pharmacists and technicians through direct patient-care interactions, staff development, and formal education. It also contributes to pharmaceutical-related research in the specialty and maintains expertise through ongoing learning and journal review. The position is based at the Florida Research and Innovation Center in Port Saint Lucie and has a day schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Completion of postgraduate residency or fellowship training; specialty residency training is required when available for the specialty area.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh), or eligibility for reciprocation in the current state within 90 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and demonstrate a service orientation toward patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to convey a positive, professional image.
• One of the following experience pathways: completion of a PGY2 residency or fellowship; completion of a PGY1 residency plus at least 2 years as a clinical specialist or equivalent role, including pharmaceutical care and pharmacotherapeutic monitoring with at least 50% of time in the specialty area; or at least 4 years as a clinical specialist or equivalent role, including pharmaceutical care and pharmacotherapeutic monitoring with at least 50% of time in the specialty area.
• For individuals required to administer immunizations: current AHA or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and completion of a Board of Pharmacy-approved immunization administration course, or certification obtained within 90 days of hire.
• For individuals required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events: current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or certification obtained within one year of hire.
• Ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged periods, approximately 75% of the shift and continuously for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity sufficient for computer and dispensing functions; ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to reach, stretch, stoop, climb steps, and sit as required.
• 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 the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
• Undergo testing for controlled substances following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide pharmaceutical care for patients in an assigned clinical unit and participate in patient care rounds with medical staff.
• Perform routine, continuous pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and provide pharmaceutical care, considering each patient's age and clinical condition.
• Provide general and patient-specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Interact routinely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal pharmaceutical care.
• Support clinical pharmacist and technician educational development through departmental staff development programs and provide leadership in staff education related to pharmaceutical care.
• Support clinical pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care through direct interaction and formal educational programs.
• Support and participate in pharmaceutical-related research in the specialty area.
• Maintain expertise in the area of practice through continual learning, journal review, and other educational activities.
• Educate clinical pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students, postgraduate trainees, allied health professionals, nurses, and physicians in specialty-area pharmacotherapy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior