Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Pediatric Critical Care

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
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 or eligible within 90 days of hire
  • Current BLS certification and completion of immunization administration course required within 90 days of hire
  • ACLS or PALS certification required within one year of hire for those responding to cardiopulmonary arrest events
  • Completion of PGY2 residency or fellowship, or PGY-1 residency with two years of specialized experience, or four years of relevant clinical specialist experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced clinical pharmacy services for critically ill pediatric patients
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize medication therapy
  • Perform therapeutic drug monitoring and medication management
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and clinical decision-making
  • Educate students and caregivers in pharmacotherapy specialties
  • Maintain expertise through continuous learning and journal review
  • Support Clinical Pharmacists through direct patient care interactions

Benefits

  • Access to cutting-edge research and technology
  • Supportive team environment fostering professional growth
  • Opportunity to make significant impacts in pediatric care
  • Participation in innovative clinical care settings
  • Access to continual education and training programs
Full Job Description
Job TitlePharmacy Clinical Specialist - Pediatric Critical Care LocationCleveland FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus DepartmentPharmacy Pediatrics-Main Campus Hospital Job CodeT36059 ShiftDays Schedule7:30am-4:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, 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 – Pediatric Critical Care provides advanced clinical pharmacy services for critically ill pediatric patients at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary critical care team, this pharmacist collaborates with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other caregivers to optimize medication therapy for some of the most complex neonatal and pediatric patient populations across the enterprise. The role primarily supports the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) while providing clinical coverage across the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU), and evening pediatric critical care services. Responsibilities include participating in direct patient care, therapeutic drug monitoring, medication management, interdisciplinary rounds, and evidence-based clinical decision-making to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care in a highly specialized pediatric critical care environment. A caregiver in this position will work a combination of day and evening shifts, including 7:00am–3:30pm, 1:00pm–9:30pm, and 11:00am–10:25pm based on departmental needs. Caregivers participate in an every-eighth-weekend rotation and work one rotating holiday each year. This position is based at Main Campus and provides clinical coverage across multiple Pediatric Critical Care service lines, including the PICU, NICU, PCICU, and evening pediatric critical care services. A caregiver who excels in this role will: 30;Routinely and continually provide pharmaceutical care for patients, considering their age and clinical condition. 30;Provide general and patient specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and, and other health care professionals. 30;Support Clinical Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by direct interaction and formal educational programs. 30;Maintainexpertisein areas of practice through continual learning, journalreviewand other educational activities. 30;Educate Clinical Pharmacists, Technicians, Pharmacy Students, Post-GraduateTraineesand other caregivers in Pharmacotherapywithin inthe specialty area. 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;For individuals required to administer immunizations,currentBasic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Crosscertification andcompletion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course inthe administration of immunizations or certificationobtained within 90 days of hire are required. For individuals required to respond to adult or pediatriccardiopulmonary arrest events, currentAdvancedCardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or PediatricAdvanced Life Support (PALS)Certification through American Heart Association (AHA), orcertification obtained within one (1) year of hire, is required. 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 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;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

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