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Job Summary

We are looking for a pharmacist (with eligibility for pharmacist licensure in Ohio) who has a PharmD (or equivalent experience) and a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency and PGY2 residency in Pharmacogenomics (or fellowship).

This Pharmacy Clinical Specialist would be responsible for:

1. Daily review of pharmacogenomics test results and working with prescribers to assist with interpretation and dosing recommendations.
2. Monthly review of pharmacogenomics test results in the electronic health record for quality control purposes.
3. Seeing and counseling patients in the outpatient Pharmacogenomics Clinic.
4. Identification and implementation of gene-drug pairs for clinical decision support within the electronic medical record.
5. Answering Pharmacogenomic eConsult requests.
6. Committee involvement pertaining to pharmacogenomics and research.
7. Precepting pharmacy trainees including pharmacy students and residents.
8. Presenting and publishing on pharmacogenomics research and topics.
9. Collaborate with Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Institute and/or other stakeholders on pharmacogenomics testing options

Coordinates and provides the pharmaceutical care of patients for an assigned clinical unit and participates in patient care rounds with medical staff personnel.

Job Details

Education:

• PharmD or Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy and completion of a post-graduate residency or fellowship training required.
• If hired for a specialty area where specialty residency training is available, then specialty residency is required.

Certifications:

• Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current State within 90 days of hire.  Board Certification preferred.
• For individuals required to administer immunizations,?current?Basic Life Support (BLS)?certification through 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 are required.  
  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 American Heart Association (AHA), or?certification obtained within one (1) year of hire, is required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
• Demonstrates a service orientation toward patients, staff, and visitors.
• Conveys a positive, professional image at all times.

Work Experience:

• Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship required or
• Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY-1) plus minimum of 2 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring including 50% or more of time spent in the specialty area or
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring including 50% or more of time spent in the specialty area.

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

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual "America's Best Hospitals" survey. 2,000 physicians and scientists practice in and conduct research in more than 120 medical specialties and annually provide for more than 4.2 million patient visits.In addition to the main hospital, family health centers (some with surgical suites) are located throughout Northeast Ohio. For Floridians in need of medical care, Cleveland Clinic Florida offers inpatient, outpatient and emergency services.For more than a decade, Cleveland Clinic community hospitals; Euclid Hospital, Fairview Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, Lakewood Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, Marymount Hospital, Medina Hospital, South Pointe Hospital and affiliate Ashtabula County Medical Center have brought the Greater Cleve...land area world-class Cleveland Clinic care while maintaining a passionate commitment to the communities they serve. Under the leadership of Cleveland Clinic, our community hospitals work together to provide the level of care, attention and service our patients expect from us.With projects underway in Abu Dhabi, China, Austria and Canada, Cleveland Clinic is also bringing its world-class approach to patients worldwide.Whether your career goals are better suited to a major medical center or a community hospital setting, Cleveland Clinic has employment options that will allow you to take your healthcare career to the next level.

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