Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist

Shields Health Solutions•Texarkana, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (ACP) delivers integrated, patient-centered care within designated clinics, focusing on optimizing therapeutic outcomes for people with chronic conditions. The ACP builds relationships with patients and providers, supports medication adherence, and implements evidence-based treatment strategies. The position works on-site and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in both hybrid and on-site care models to support clinical services and continuity of care. The role includes identifying and resolving medication-related problems, conducting chronic disease assessments under collaborative practice agreements or clinic protocols, and monitoring medication regimens for therapeutic goals, adverse effects, and drug interactions. The ACP also provides medication, lifestyle, and disease education; addresses adherence barriers; and ensures care meets applicable clinical criteria and guidance from the FDA, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based literature. The position requires discretion in handling sensitive information and may include other duties assigned by Clinical Leadership or the Manager of Clinical Services.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Active Texas pharmacist license.
At least 3 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and process-management skills.
In-depth knowledge of pharmacology, FDA regulations, and chronic disease management.
Ability to ensure legal compliance and deliver high-quality, detail-oriented care.
Organized, dependable, empathetic, and collaborative, with a strong focus on integrity and patient-centered care.
High-energy, team-oriented approach and ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as internet and web-based platforms.
Ability to complete a pre-employment assessment of data-entry and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

PGY1 or PGY2 residency.

Responsibilities

Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems to support safe and effective pharmacotherapy.
Conduct comprehensive chronic disease management assessments 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 therapeutic goals, adverse effects, drug interactions, and other clinical criteria.
Work on-site in coordination with interdisciplinary teams, including in-person and hybrid care models.
Ensure clinical compliance with FDA guidance, clinical guidelines, and appropriate evidence-based literature.
Contribute as needed to the betterment of the organization.
Protect organizational value by keeping information confidential.
Perform other duties as assigned by Clinical Leadership or the Manager of Clinical Services.