Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Gastroenterology

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus* 

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. 

As Pharmacy Clinical Specialist, you will coordinate and provide pharmaceutical care for patients in the Gastroenterology Unit. This role is critical to the Pharmacy team, as you ensure both patients and caregivers feel informed and educated about specific medications, dosages and other pertinent pharmaceutical information. While working directly with customers, you will also have the chance to enhance your skills through professional development courses, specialty courses and more offered within the Cleveland Clinic system. 

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM. 

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, 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 in the specialty area. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• 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   
• 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) 
• 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:  

• Board certification 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we are dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/      

Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.     

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