Clinical Pharmacist - Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

At Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, our caregivers are dedicated to helping patients cope with and manage the effects of memory loss. Come join us in our efforts to provide effective, evidence-based treatment with the latest technologies and approaches. Here, you will make a difference in the community, gain unmatched hands-on experience, enhance your skills and build a rewarding, life-long career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Clinical Pharmacist at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, you will provide coverage during PTO for the full-time pharmacist while supporting daily pharmacy operations and a higher volume of medication dispensing. In addition to operational responsibilities, this role includes involvement in research activities, supporting neurology-focused clinical trials and studies related to conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other brain health disorders. This position offers a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to both operational workflows and research initiatives, making it an appealing role for pharmacists who value independence, collaboration, and engagement in innovative brain health care.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm with no weekend or holiday 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) 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.).