Job Description

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable) Available

Full-time

2/2/3 Rotating schedule, 0700-1930

Onsite Akron, OH - PICU (Relocation may be available)

Summary:

The Clinical Pharmacist II is an advanced practice clinical pharmacist responsible for providing comprehensive, evidence-based pharmacotherapy management for complex and high-acuity patient populations. This role serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team through active participation in daily patient care rounds, therapeutic decision-making, and direct collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist II is accountable for optimizing medication therapy outcomes through advanced clinical interventions, antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation management, pharmacokinetic dosing, medication safety initiatives, and protocol-driven patient management. This position also serves as a clinical resource and mentor for pharmacy staff, residents, and students while supporting quality improvement initiatives, policy development, regulatory compliance, and advancement of clinical pharmacy services across the organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds and provide evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations for assigned patient populations.
2. Promote cost-effective medication use through formulary management, therapeutic interchange recommendations, stewardship initiatives, and optimization of medication utilization while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.
3. Independently manage complex medication therapies, including antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation, critical care, and specialty pharmacotherapy initiatives.
4. Initiate, modify, and monitor medication therapy under collaborative practice agreements, protocols, or prescriptive authority as applicable.
5. Provide education and clinical guidance to pharmacists, pharmacy residents, students, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
6. Develop, implement, and maintain clinical protocols, order sets, guidelines, and pharmacy-driven initiatives.
7. Participate in pharmacy quality improvement, research, formulary management, and medication-use evaluation activities.
8. Precept pharmacy students and residents and provide effective and timely feedback on the resident's progress.
9. Document clinical interventions, pharmacokinetic consults, and patient care activities in the electronic medical record.
10. Serve as a departmental clinical leader and contribute to accreditation, regulatory readiness, and strategic pharmacy initiatives.
11. Review, verify, and dispense medications in accordance with hospital policies, state regulations, and clinical best practices.
12. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience in pharmacy is required; or pediatrics is preferred.
2. Experience with regulatory requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA, DEA) and medication safety practices.
3. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
4. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
5. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
6. Experience with quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy required.
2. Licensure: Current License by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required. Board Certification in area of expertise is preferred.
3. Possesses a valid State driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements. An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.
4. Years of relevant experience: A Post Graduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency (PGY1) OR equivalent experience required. PGY2 Residency preferred. 3 years' experience is preferred.
5. Years of supervisory experience: None

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite