General Cardiology and Heart Failure ICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - (260008LE)
Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:Competitive rate of paySign on bonus up to $5,000Free parkingOverviewUH Cleveland Medical Center (UH CMC) is seeking a highly motivated General Cardiology and Heart Failure ICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join our pharmacy team. This position will provide dedicated clinical pharmacy services to the inpatient cardiology consult service and Heart Failure Intensive Care Unit (HF ICU), serving as an integral member of the multidisciplinary cardiovascular care team.The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert in cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, working collaboratively with cardiologists, heart failure specialists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and pharmacy colleagues to optimize medication therapy, improve patient outcomes, and advance quality initiatives within the cardiology and heart failure service lines at UH Cleveland Medical Center.Position SummaryThis General Cardiology and Heart Failure ICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will:Serve as the pharmacotherapy expert for patients cared for by the inpatient cardiology consult service and Heart Failure ICU.Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds with the cardiology and heart failure teams and contribute to individualized patient care plans.Optimize medication therapy through evidence-based recommendations related to cardiovascular and heart failure pharmacotherapy.Provide therapeutic drug monitoring and medication management for high-risk and complex cardiovascular therapies.Support guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) implementation and optimization across the continuum of cardiovascular care.Develop and maintain clinical guidelines, protocols, and best practices related to cardiology and heart failure pharmacotherapy.Lead and participate in quality improvement, medication safety, and resource stewardship initiatives.Support clinical teaching, research, and scholarly activities within the Department of Pharmacy. Key ResponsibilitiesParticipate in daily multidisciplinary patient care rounds and clinical discussions with the inpatient cardiology consult service and Heart Failure ICU teams.Provide evidence-based recommendations regarding medication selection, dosing, monitoring, and optimization for cardiovascular disease states.Assist in the management of complex cardiovascular therapies including anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, antiarrhythmics, vasoactive agents, inotropes, and advanced heart failure therapies.Promote guideline-directed medication therapy for patients with heart failure and other cardiovascular conditions.Perform therapeutic drug monitoring and pharmacokinetic consultation when applicable.Monitor for and prevent adverse drug events, medication errors, and drug-related complications.Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies, guidelines, protocols, and order sets related to cardiovascular pharmacotherapy.Promote adherence to formulary standards and provide guidance regarding appropriate medication utilization.Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and pharmacists to optimize patient outcomes.Document clinical interventions and associated outcomes.Serve as a resource and educator for pharmacists, physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students.Participate in departmental committees, quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and medication-use evaluations.Provide Clinical Pharmacy Services (drug information, drug therapy monitoring, patient specific consultations, healthcare staff education, pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomic evaluations in selected patient populations)Investigate/research/report adverse drug reactionsParticipate in Medication Safety and Therapeutics (MS&T) Committee process: evaluate requests for new drug usage and old formulary drug relevance and review therapeutic classes for relevance, assist in maintaining and updating the system formularyServe as an informational and patient problem solving resource for Clinical Pharmacists and other healthcare professionalsProvide continuing education to Clinical Pharmacist staffDocumentation of clinical activitiesServe as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and pharmacy studentsActively participate in local and system committees and workgroups pertaining to the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist’s area of expertise Teaching and Research OpportunitiesThis position offers extensive opportunities to:Precept PGY1 Pharmacy Residents and PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residents.Provide learning experiences for APPE pharmacy students.Deliver educational programs to pharmacists, physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, residents, and students.Participate in clinical research and scholarly publication activities.Collaborate with academic partners and contribute to advancing cardiovascular pharmacy practice.Participate in cardiovascular quality improvement initiatives and outcomes-based research. Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. About UH Cleveland Medical CenterUH Cleveland Medical Center is a 1,000+ bed quaternary care, Level I Trauma Academic Medical Center located in Cleveland's historic University Circle district. The institution supports a robust clinical pharmacy specialist program that includes expertise in Medical ICU, Cardiac ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Neuro ICU, Trauma ICU, Heart Failure ICU, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgical ICU, Solid Organ Transplant, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, and Women's Health.As part of our progressive pharmacy department, this specialist will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the University Hospitals Health System while helping advance innovative patient care initiatives and clinical pharmacy practice.Why Join Us?Make a meaningful impact on the care of patients with complex cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure.Join a highly collaborative multidisciplinary cardiology and heart failure team.Work within a nationally recognized academic medical center environment.Access strong opportunities for professional growth, teaching, leadership, and research.Help shape cardiovascular pharmacy services, medication-use practices, and quality initiatives across the cardiology and heart failure service lines.Collaborate closely with critical care and cardiology pharmacy specialists to advance cardiovascular pharmacotherapy throughout the health system.Work within a progressive pharmacy department committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and advancing pharmacist practice.
EducationDoctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency preferred.Completion of a PGY2 Cardiology, Critical Care, or equivalent experience strongly preferred. Work ExperienceAdvanced training or experience in cardiovascular pharmacotherapy preferred.Experience caring for patients with cardiovascular disease, acute decompensated heart failure, or critically ill cardiac patients preferred.Experience with multidisciplinary cardiology and/or critical care practice models preferred.Experience with quality improvement initiatives and guideline implementation preferred.· less than 1 year Experience as a pharmacist with training in drug therapy of diseases including the knowledge and application of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and pharmaceutics to patients, training in cost analysis/cost evaluation techniques (Preferred) LicensureLicensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph.) in the State of Ohio required.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong clinical knowledge of cardiovascular and heart failure pharmacotherapy.Expertise in therapeutic drug monitoring and medication optimization.Knowledge of guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure and other cardiovascular disease states.Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.Ability to analyze complex clinical data and provide evidence-based recommendations.Demonstrated commitment to teaching, quality improvement, and advancing patient care. · Computer systems skills in spreadsheet, database and word processing (Preferred proficiency) Physical Demands
Standing FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently up to 50 lbsCarrying Frequently up to 50 lbsPushing Frequently up to 50 lbsPulling Frequently up to 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally up to 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements
10% Apply TodayJoin University Hospitals and help advance the care of patients with cardiovascular disease and heart failure by delivering innovative clinical pharmacy services, optimizing medication therapy, supporting multidisciplinary care teams, and improving patient outcomes within the inpatient cardiology consult service and Heart Failure Intensive Care Unit.
: United States-Ohio-Cleveland
11100 Euclid Avenue
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland 44106
: Pharmacy
: CMC_Operations
: Full-time
: Regular - ShiftDays
: Standard
: Professional
: No
Remote Work: No
: Sep 28, 2026, 7:58:48 PM
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
