Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - ICU/ED

Cleveland Clinic Foundation$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PharmD or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
  • Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for licensure within 90 days of hire.
  • BLS Certification via AHA and immunization administration certification (if applicable) within 90 days of hire.
  • Completion of PGY2 Residency or PGY1 Residency with two years of relevant experience, or four years of experience as a Clinical Specialist.
  • Preference for board certification and strong emergency medicine or acute care pharmacotherapy expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Provide real-time bedside pharmaceutical care in the ICU and ED.
  • Collaborate with ICU teams to optimize medication therapy for complex conditions.
  • Respond promptly to codes and trauma activations in a high-acuity environment.
  • Monitor and dose high-risk medications responsibly.
  • Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and adherence to protocols.
  • Mentor pharmacy residents and guide developing pharmacists in their practice.
  • Engage in continuous learning and contribute to educational programs for clinical staff.

Benefits

  • Access to ongoing professional development and support.
  • Engagement in high-impact patient care settings.
  • Opportunity to mentor and shape future pharmacy professionals.
  • Participation in a renowned healthcare institution with a strong reputation.
  • Flexible schedule with opportunities for shift variations.
Full Job Description
Job TitlePharmacy Clinical Specialist - ICU/ED LocationEuclid FacilityEuclid Hospital DepartmentPharmacy-Euclid Hospital Job CodeT36059 ShiftDays Schedule8:00am-4:30pm/1:30pm-9:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital offers a complete continuum of care, including emergency services, rehabilitation and outpatient care. Here, you will work alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist – ICU/ED/Decentralized Hybrid serves as the primary pharmacy resource within the ICU at Euclid Hospital, delivering real-time, bedside clinical support in a high-acuity environment. This decentralized role partners closely with ICU physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize medication therapy for complex emergent conditions. Responsibilities include responding to codes, trauma activations, and rapid responses, dosing and monitoring high-risk medications, supporting antimicrobial stewardship, and ensuring adherence to evidence-based protocols. While primarily based in the ICU, this role also provides clinical support to the ED as needed, contributes to ED-focused initiatives and governance, and serves as a mentor to pharmacy residents and developing pharmacists. A caregiver in this position primarily works a decentralized ICU schedule on first shift, with standard hours of 8:00am. to 4:30pm. Weekend staffing is required every 6th to 8th weekend, with rotating shifts of 6:30am to 3:00pm, 8:30am to 4:00pm, or 1:00pm to 9:30pm. The role includes one holiday per year. A caregiver who excels in this role will: 30;Routinely and continually provide pharmaceutical care for patients, considering their age and clinical condition. 30; 30;Provide general and patient specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and, and other health care professionals. 30; 30;Support Clinical Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by direct interaction and formal educational programs. 30; 30;Maintainexpertisein areas of practice through continual learning, journalreviewand other educational activities. 30; 30;Educate Clinical Pharmacists, Technicians, Pharmacy Students, Post-GraduateTraineesand other caregivers in Pharmacotherapywithin inthe specialty area. 30; Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 30;PharmD orBachelors Degree in Pharmacyfrom an accredited college of Pharmacy 30;Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible within90 daysof hire 30;CurrentBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) andcompletion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course inthe administration of immunizations or certificationobtained within90 daysof hire (if administering immunizations) 30;Completion of a Post-Graduate Year 2 Residency (PGY2) or fellowship OR completion of a Post-Graduate Year 1 Residency (PGY-1) and two years of experience as a Clinical Specialist or an equivalent role, including providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring for at least 50% of time in the specialty area OR four years of experience as a Clinical Specialist or an equivalent role, including providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring for at least 50% of time in the specialty area Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 30;Board certification 30;Strong emergency medicine and acute care pharmacotherapy expertise Physical Requirements: 30;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. 30; 30;Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 30 lbs. 30;Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting. 30;Must have normal or corrected vision. 30;Must have ability toclearly communicate verbally by phone or in person Personal Protective Equipment: 30;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.
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