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Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

As a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Primary Care Ambulatory, you will work closely with physicians, providers, and patients in a high-volume ambulatory clinic, delivering direct patient care through a collaborative practice agreement. This role is primarily focused on anticoagulation management, with additional involvement in primary care and standard chronic disease management. You will meet with patients to make medication recommendations, support adherence, and optimize therapy outcomes. The position also includes active involvement in precepting physicians, pharmacy residents, and learners, making it an excellent opportunity for a clinician interested in ambulatory care, anticoagulation, and teaching.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday with no weekend, holiday nor on-call requirements.

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) 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 (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

**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