Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist - Family Medicine

University of Virginia

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist provides evidence-based pharmaceutical care to patients in the ambulatory clinical setting. The delivery of care by the Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist includes, but is not limited to: designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring, and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing best evidence and most effective and most economical medication treatments; helping to achieve positive patient outcomes through interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in the ambulatory clinical setting. When appropriate, pharmacists who provide ambulatory care services may perform patient assessments, participate in collaborative practice agreements to provide medication management, provide collaborative drug therapy management, order, interpret, monitor medication therapy-related tests, coordinate care and other health services for wellness and prevention of disease, provide education to patients and caregivers, and document care plans in the medical record. UVA Health is seeking an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist to join our Family Medicine team at an ambulatory care clinic in Zion Crossroads. In this embedded role, you’ll collaborate closely with physicians and care teams to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Pharmacy with experience or Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
• PGY-1 residency required or equivalent clinical experience
• Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License required
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required

Nice To Haves

• Board Certification or equivalent certification specific to clinical area highly encouraged

Responsibilities

• Partner with Family Medicine physicians to co‑manage patients in an ambulatory setting
• Provide direct patient care, including comprehensive medication management
• Work within a Collaborative Practice Agreement to manage pharmacotherapy plans
• Optimize therapy for chronic disease states (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia)
• Educate and counsel patients to improve outcomes and adherence
• Identify and resolve medication‑related problems using evidence‑based practice
• Document clinical interventions in the electronic health record

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees