Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - NICU / Pediatrics

Cleveland Clinic • Mayfield Heights, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Health System is hiring a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist for NICU/Pediatrics at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. The specialist provides pharmaceutical care and pharmacotherapeutic monitoring for patients in the assigned service area, taking each patient’s age and clinical condition into account. The role also provides drug information to patients and healthcare professionals, supports staff education and development, participates in specialty-related research, and maintains expertise through ongoing learning and professional activities.

The position requires a PharmD or a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy, along with postgraduate residency or fellowship training. Specialty residency training is required when available for the specialty area. Candidates must meet one of the stated experience pathways: completion of a PGY2 residency or fellowship; completion of a PGY1 residency plus at least two years of relevant clinical specialist experience; or at least four years of relevant clinical specialist experience. Relevant experience includes pharmaceutical care and pharmacotherapeutic monitoring, with at least 50% of time spent in the specialty area for the experience-based pathways.

The schedule is a day/evening rotation, with shifts listed as 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment, and a professional, service-oriented approach. Physical demands include standing and walking for prolonged periods, manual dexterity for computer and dispensing functions, lifting up to 30 pounds, and the ability to reach, stretch, stoop, climb steps, and sit. Personal protective equipment must be used as required under standard precautions.

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 if 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.
• 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 in an equivalent role; or at least four years of experience as a clinical specialist or in an equivalent role. Applicable experience must include providing pharmaceutical care and pharmacotherapeutic monitoring, with at least 50% of time spent in the specialty area for the experience-based pathways.
• 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.
• 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 obtain the required 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 obtain certification 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 for computer and dispensing functions; ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to reach, stretch, stoop, climb steps, and sit; 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 Health System’s influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination unless an approved exemption is obtained.
• Undergo controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, continuous pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and provide pharmaceutical care for patients in the assigned service area, taking age and clinical condition into account.
• 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 pharmaceutical care through direct interaction and formal educational programs.
• Support and participate in pharmaceutical-related research in the specialty area.
• Maintain expertise in areas 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