PharmD or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy with post-graduate residency or fellowship training.
Specialty residency required if applicable to the area of service.
Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation within 90 days of hire.
Board Certification preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required based on duties.
Responsibilities
Perform pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and provide pharmaceutical care continuously for assigned patients.
Deliver general and patient-specific drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
Engage with medical staff to ensure optimal pharmaceutical care.
Participate in staff development programs to educate clinical pharmacists and technicians.
Support pharmaceutical-related research in the specialty area.
Maintain expertise through continual learning and educational activities.
Educate various healthcare professionals in pharmacotherapy within the specialty area.
Benefits
Access to ongoing professional development and educational programs.
Opportunity to participate in pharmaceutical-related research.
Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
Engagement in a prestigious healthcare institution known for excellence.
Full Job Description
Job Title Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - DDI / Hepatology
Location Cleveland
Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Department
Job Code T36059
Shift Days
Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm
Job Summary Coordinates and provides the pharmaceutical care of patients for an assigned clinical unit and participates in patient care rounds with medical staff personnel.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Performs pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and provision of pharmaceutical care for patients in the area of service responsibility in a routine, continuous manner, taking into account the age and clinical condition of each patient.
Provides general and patient specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and, and other health care professionals.
Interacts routinely with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to provide optimal pharmaceutical care to patients.
Supports clinical pharmacist and technician educational development by participating in departmental staff development programs and provides leadership in the education of staff involved in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
Supports clinical pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by direct interaction, and formal educational programs. Supports and participates in pharmaceutical related research in area of specialty.
Maintains expertise in areas of practice through continual learning, journal review and other educational activities.
Educates clinical pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students, post graduate trainees, allied health professionals, nurses and physicians in pharmacotherapy within in the specialty area. Other duties as assigned.
Education:
PharmD or Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy and completion of a post-graduate residency or fellowship training required.
If hired for a specialty area where specialty residency training is available, then specialty residency is required.
Certifications:
Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current State within 90 days of hire. Board Certification preferred.
For individuals required to administer immunizations, current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire are required. For individuals required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events, current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA), or certification obtained within one (1) year of hire, is required.
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Demonstrates a service orientation toward patients, staff, and visitors.
Conveys a positive, professional image at all times.
Work Experience:
Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship required or
Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY-1) plus minimum of 2 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring including 50% or more of time spent in the specialty area or
Minimum of 4 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring including 50% or more of time spent in the specialty area.
Physical Requirements:
Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods of time.
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting.
Must have normal or corrected vision.
Must have ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
About Cleveland Clinic Foundation
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation is a non-profit academic medical center located in Cleveland, Ohio. It was founded in 1921 and has since become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the world. The hospital is known for its innovative research and patient-centered care, and has been ranked as the #2 hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation employs over 70,000 people and has locations throughout the United States and internationally. The hospital is also a major research institution, with over 3,000 active clinical trials and $1.5 billion in research funding.
