Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Emergency Medicine

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

3d•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. This role is in Emergency Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, with a day/evening rotation schedule of 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. The specialist performs ongoing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring, provides general and patient-specific drug information, collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, and supports clinical pharmacists and technicians through direct interaction and education. The role also participates in specialty-related research and maintains expertise through continuing learning and other educational activities. Candidates must hold a PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy and have completed postgraduate residency or fellowship training. Specialty residency training is required when available for the specialty. The position requires the applicable clinical specialist experience or postgraduate training described in the posting, as well as current pharmacist licensure or eligibility for state reciprocity within 90 days of hire. Board certification is preferred. Additional life-support and immunization credentials apply when the duties require them.

Requirements

PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Completion of postgraduate residency or fellowship training; specialty residency is required if such training is available for the specialty area.
Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh), or eligibility for reciprocity in the current state within 90 days of hire.
Meet one of the following experience pathways: completion of a PGY2 residency or fellowship; completion of a PGY1 residency plus at least two years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role, including pharmaceutical care and pharmacotherapeutic monitoring with at least 50% of time spent in the specialty area; or at least four years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role, including pharmaceutical care and pharmacotherapeutic monitoring with at least 50% of time spent in the specialty area.
Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and demonstrate service orientation toward patients, staff, and visitors.
Ability to maintain a positive, professional image.
For individuals required to administer immunizations: current AHA or American Red Cross 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 ACLS or PALS certification, 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; ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to reach, stretch, stoop, climb steps, and sit as required.
Normal or corrected vision and 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 vaccination or an approved exemption.
Undergo controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Board certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide pharmaceutical care for patients in an assigned clinical unit, including participation in patient care rounds with medical staff.
Perform routine, continuous pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and pharmaceutical care while 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 by participating in departmental staff development programs and providing leadership in staff education.
Support clinical pharmacists in providing patient care through direct interaction and formal educational programs.
Support and participate in pharmaceutical-related research in the specialty area.
Maintain expertise 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.