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*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist in Neuro Critical Care, you will provide advanced, decentralized pharmaceutical care within one of the nation's highest-acuity critical care environments. Serving the Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NICU), you will manage the acute and ongoing medication needs of complex neurological patients through therapeutic drug monitoring, medication reconciliation, safety optimization and cost-effective pharmacotherapy planning. Collaboration is essential, as you will work closely with a large, team-oriented group of critical care pharmacists and interdisciplinary providers across the medical, surgical and neurological ICUs. In this role, you will also precept APPE students and PGY1/PGY2 residents, contribute to research and departmental projects, and represent pharmacy on key committees. This is an opportunity to join an inclusive, patient-focused team that is deeply committed to exceptional care and continuous learning.

A caregiver in this position works from 7:00am to 3:30pm and will rotate every 8th weekend day or evening. Requirements also include 8 evenings per year and 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year.

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 pharmacy

+ If hired for a specialty area where specialty residency training is available, then specialty residency is required

+ Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) OR eligible for reciprocation in the current state within 90 days of hire

+ 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 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 monitoring

+ For individuals required to administer immunizations: current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire

+ For 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 American Red Cross or certification obtained within 1 year of hire

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Board Certification

**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

Pay Range

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.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities