Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Pediatric Critical Care

Pharmacy Clinical Specialist – Pediatric Critical Care 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. Shift Schedule Work hours include: 7:00 am–3:30 pm, 1:00 pm–9:30 pm, and 11:00 am–10:25 pm, based on departmental needs. Caregivers participate in an every‑eighth‑weekend rotation and work one rotating holiday each year. Scope of Coverage 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. Core Responsibilities Participate 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 who excels in this role will: Routinely and continually provide pharmaceutical care for patients, considering their age and clinical condition. Provide general and patient specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. Support Clinical Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by direct interaction and formal educational programs. Maintain expertise in areas of practice through continual 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. Minimum Qualifications PharmD or Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy. Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible within 90 days of hire. 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. Completion of a Post‑Graduated Year 2 Residency (PGY2) or fellowship OR completion of a Post‑Graduated 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 Board certification. 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. Pay Range Minimum Annual Salary: $101,900.00 Maximum Annual Salary: $155,390.00 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland Clinic