Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Emergency Medicine

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonusJoin Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Medina Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Medina Hospital received Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award for excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital is also proud to be a Pathway Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation recognizes a health care organization’s commitment to creating a positive practice environment that empowers and engages staff.As Pharmacy Clinical Specialist, you will coordinate and provide pharmaceutical care for patients in an emergency department setting. 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. You will also have the chance to enhance your skills through hands-on patient care, professional development courses and more offered within the Cleveland Clinic system. A caregiver in this position works days from 9:00AM—9:00PM and rotates every 4th weekend.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Coordinate and provide pharmaceutical care for patients.Participate in patient care rounds.Perform pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and provision of 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.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacyIf hired for a specialty area where specialty residency training is available, then specialty residency is requiredCurrent state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) OR eligible for reciprocation in the current state within 90 days of hireCompletion 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 providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmaceutical monitoring OR four years of experience as a clinical specialist or an equivalent role providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoringFor individuals required to administer immunizations: 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 hireFor 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 the American Heart Association (AHA) or certification obtained within 1 year of hirePreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Board Certificationin Emergency Medicine or Critical CareEmergency Department experienceOur caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: 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 toclearly communicate verbally by phone or in personPersonal Protective Equipment:Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as requiredPay RangeMinimum Annual Salary: $101,900.00Maximum Annual Salary: $155,390.00The 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.).

Created: 2025-11-15