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Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Internal Medicine/Pulmonary

PharmacyPosted on Nov 4
Full-timeCleveland, OH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
  • Complete specialty residency training if hired for a specialty area where such training is available.
  • Hold current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh), or be eligible for reciprocation in the current state within 90 days of hire.
  • Complete a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship, or complete a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY-1) and have two years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmaceutical monitoring, or have four years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring.
  • For individuals required to administer immunizations, hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross and complete a Board of Pharmacy-approved immunization administration course, or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
  • For individuals required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events, hold current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, or obtain certification within one year of hire.
  • Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, approximately 75% of the shift, and continuously for extended periods.
  • Have manual dexterity sufficient for computer and dispensing functions and be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Be able to reach, stretch, stoop, climb steps, and sit as required.
  • Have normal or corrected vision and be able to communicate clearly by phone or in person.
  • Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
  • Comply with the annual influenza prevention program by obtaining an influenza vaccination or an approved exemption.
  • Complete controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and provide pharmaceutical care for patients.
  • Participate in patient care rounds.
  • Perform pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and provide pharmaceutical care for patients.
  • Provide general and patient-specific drug information.
  • Educate clinical pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students, post-graduate trainees, allied health professionals, nurses, and physicians in pharmacotherapy.
  • Provide clinical pharmacy services to internal medicine teaching teams and subspecialties, including hepatology, urology, and pulmonology.
  • Provide approximately 70% decentralized and 30% centralized pharmacy coverage, rotating direct patient care responsibilities across two to three internal medicine services or subspecialties.
  • Coordinate pharmaceutical care with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Complete medication reconciliation and develop safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication therapy plans.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication management and improve patient outcomes.
  • Work weekend coverage every eighth weekend and one holiday per year.

Desired Qualifications

  • Board certification.

About the Company

Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Cleveland Clinic runs a nonprofit academic medical center that delivers patient care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It provides in-person hospital services, surgeries, and telehealth options, plus digital tools like MyChart to manage care, as well as provider tools such as DrConnect and eRadiology to coordinate care. It differentiates itself by combining clinical care, medical research, and education under a nonprofit model with a broad international network and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and training clinicians to improve health outcomes for diverse populations, globally.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$74.7M
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Founded
1921

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