Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Critical Care / Trauma, Evenings

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist on Cleveland Clinic’s Critical Care team provides decentralized clinical pharmacy services for the new trauma service and covers surgical and transplant intensive care units at the Main Campus. The specialist works with a team of approximately 25 decentralized ICU pharmacists and collaborates with providers and pharmacy colleagues to optimize medication therapy and support safe, effective patient care. Duties include participating in multidisciplinary rounds, verifying medication orders, providing pharmaceutical care and drug information, and supporting education for patients and healthcare professionals. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and includes one holiday per year. It 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 postgraduate 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 experience pathways: 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 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 to perform computer and dispensing functions and ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
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’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.
PGY2 residency in Critical Care or Pharmacotherapy, or 3–4 years of relevant Critical Care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing pharmaceutical care for patients, taking age and clinical condition into account.
Provide general and patient-specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Support Clinical Pharmacists in providing patient care through direct interaction and formal educational programs.
Maintain expertise in practice areas through continued 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.