Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (LA & TX Licensure required)

Shields Health Solutions•Alexandria, LA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (ACP) delivers integrated, patient-centered care within designated clinics. The role focuses on optimizing therapeutic outcomes for patients with chronic conditions by building relationships with patients and providers, improving medication adherence, and implementing evidence-based treatment strategies. The ACP works on-site and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams using both in-person and hybrid care models to support clinical services and continuity of care. The pharmacist conducts chronic disease assessments under collaborative practice agreements or clinic protocols, identifies and addresses medication-related problems, and provides individualized counseling and adherence support. The role also monitors medication regimens and ensures clinical care aligns with FDA guidance, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based literature. The position requires an active Louisiana pharmacist license and a Texas pharmacist license, as well as a PharmD, at least three years of clinical pharmacist experience, and completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 residency. The role requires strong clinical judgment, communication, process management, computer skills, discretion with sensitive data, and a dependable, empathetic, collaborative, and patient-centered approach. Compensation includes competitive pay, a 20% annual bonus, and $10,000 in relocation assistance or a sign-on bonus for relocation to Alexandria, Louisiana.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Active Louisiana pharmacist license.
Active Texas pharmacist license.
At least 3 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist.
PGY1 or PGY2 residency required.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and process-management skills.
In-depth knowledge of pharmacology, FDA regulations, and chronic disease management.
Proven ability to ensure legal compliance and deliver high-quality, detail-oriented care.
Organized, dependable, empathetic, and collaborative, with integrity and a patient-centered focus.
High-energy, team-oriented mindset and ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality.
Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to navigate the internet and web-based platforms.
Data-entry and computer skills will be evaluated through a pre-employment assessment.

Responsibilities

Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems to ensure safe and effective pharmacotherapy.
Conduct comprehensive assessments for chronic disease management under collaborative practice agreements or clinic protocols.
Stratify patients by clinical risk to prioritize interventions and tailor care plans.
Provide individualized counseling on medication use, lifestyle modifications, and disease-state education.
Address medication-adherence barriers, including cost, access, and health literacy, through targeted interventions.
Monitor and evaluate medication regimens for clinical criteria, therapeutic goals, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
Coordinate on-site care with interdisciplinary teams, including in-person and hybrid care models.
Ensure clinical care complies with FDA guidance, clinical guidelines, and appropriate evidence-based literature.
Protect organizational information by keeping it confidential.
Perform other duties as assigned by Clinical Leadership or the Manager of Clinical Services.
Do what is necessary for the betterment of the organization.

Benefits

$10,000 relocation assistance or sign-on bonus for relocation to Alexandria, Louisiana.
Competitive pay.
20% annual bonus.
Medical insurance starting day one.
Dental insurance starting day one.
Vision insurance starting day one.
401(k) with match.
4 weeks PTO.
10 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Short-term disability.
Professional development.