Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist - West Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Amberley, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This ambulatory care position focuses on heart failure, diabetes, and anticoagulation management within an outpatient clinic setting. Pharmacists work under collaborative practice agreements to optimize medication therapy, monitor patient response, improve medication adherence, and support continuity of care across transitions.

Job Summary:
The Clinical Pharmacist participates in clinical programs and initiatives 50-90% of the time with a consistency in schedule. The Clinical Pharmacist ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)
• Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)
• Valid state issued ID (required)
• Advanced knowledge and skills required to perform pharmaceutical assessments and develop patient management plans (required)
• Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)

Nice To Haves

• Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (preferred)
• Immunization Certified (preferred)
• Pharmacy residency or 3 years equivalent experience; General pharmacotherapy certification (BCPS) or other certification approved by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Activities may include but are not limited to medication management activities typically for a specific clinical area of focus or patient population
• Participate in clinical programs to improve patient care, optimize medication therapy and promote health and disease prevention
• Perform medication reviews and medication therapy management to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and achieve defined patient care outcomes
• Maintain proficiency in order processing and support pharmacy operations in medication distribution and operational functions to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability
• Engage in and promote cost-containment efforts towards both medication utilization and best use of pharmacy resources
• Collaborate and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with pharmacy team members, other health care professionals, and leaders to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services and enhance departmental and organizational programs
• Identify, document and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events; may evaluate and report on data event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes
• Perform medication education to ensure improved patient/associate understanding and compliance consistent with department guidance
• Provide education to pharmacy staff and serve as a preceptor for students and residents as assigned
• Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level