Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Internal Medicine/Pulmonary

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist in Internal Medicine/Pulmonary provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, supporting internal medicine teaching teams and subspecialties including hepatology, urology, and pulmonology. The role combines approximately 70% decentralized and 30% centralized pharmacy coverage, with direct patient care rotating across two to three internal medicine services or subspecialties. The specialist coordinates pharmaceutical care with multidisciplinary teams, conducts therapeutic drug monitoring and medication reconciliation, and develops safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication therapy plans in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.

Shifts are typically scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weekend coverage is required every eighth weekend, along with one holiday 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 in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Specialty residency training is required if hired for a specialty area where specialty residency 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 performing pharmaceutical monitoring; or four years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring.
• 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 obtained 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 obtained within one year of hire.
• 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.
• Normal or corrected vision and ability to communicate clearly verbally by phone or in person.

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.
• Coordinate medication care with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Complete medication reconciliation and develop safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication therapy plans.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000.
• Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000.

What This Job Offers

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