Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Critical Care

About the role

The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist – Critical Care serves as the primary pharmacy resource within the ICU at Euclid Hospital, delivering real-time, bedside clinical support in a high-acuity environment. This decentralized role partners closely with ICU physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize medication therapy for complex emergent conditions.

Responsibilities

• Responding to codes, trauma activations, and rapid responses
• Dosing and monitoring high-risk medications
• Serving as a mentor to pharmacy residents and developing pharmacists
• Supporting antimicrobial stewardship
• Ensuring adherence to evidence-based protocols
• Providing clinical support to the Emergency Department as needed
• Contributing to ED-focused initiatives and governance

Requirements

• 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

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
• 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

Skills

• Strong emergency medicine and acute care pharmacotherapy expertise

Benefits

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.

Pay

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.).

Nursing Support Career Paths

Joining Cleveland Clinic means joining a community of caregivers who are passionate about delivering exceptional care. Whether you're interested in nursing support or another area of our organization, we offer a variety of career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.

Benefits Offerings

We are committed to providing our caregivers with the resources and support they need to thrive. Our benefits package includes:

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.