Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Critical Care / Trauma, Evenings

Job Description

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*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and relocation reimbursement up to $5,000*

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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.

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As a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist on the Critical Care team, a caregiver in this role will provide decentralized clinical pharmacy services across Cleveland Clinic's new trauma service as well as coverage in surgical and transplant intensive care units.

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The ICU pharmacy team consists of approximately 25 decentralized pharmacists supporting a broad range of critical care services. Responsibilities include participating in multidisciplinary rounds, verifying medication orders and collaborating with providers and pharmacy colleagues to optimize medication therapy and support safe, effective patient care.

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A caregiver in this position will work Monday through Friday from 1:00pm to 9:30pm. This role includes one holiday per year.

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A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

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• Routinely and continually provide pharmaceutical care for patients, considering their age and clinical condition. 
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• Provide general and patient specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and, and other health care professionals. 
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• Support Clinical Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by direct interaction and formal educational programs. 
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• Maintain expertise in areas of practice through continual learning, journal review and other educational activities. 
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• Educate Clinical Pharmacists, Technicians, Pharmacy Students, Post-Graduate Trainees and other caregivers in Pharmacotherapy within in the specialty area. 
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Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

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• 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
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• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible within 90 days of hire   
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• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire (if administering immunizations) 
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• 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 
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Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

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• Board certification 
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• PGY2 in Critical Care or Pharmacotherapy or 3–4 years of relevant Critical Care experience
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Physical Requirements :

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• 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. 
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• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
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• Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting.
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• Must have normal or corrected vision.
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• Must have ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person
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Personal Protective Equipment :

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• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
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Pay Range

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Minimum Annual Salary: $101,900.00

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Maximum Annual Salary: $155,390.00

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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.).

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