Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (Pulmonology) - UVA Specialty Pharmacy
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. Join UVA Health , Virginia's #1 hospital (Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2025), and make a lasting impact in our Pulmonology Clinic . As an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist , you'll collaborate with a large multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based medication management, improve access, and educate patients—helping them breathe easier and live better. Your Impact Partner with Providers to manage complex pulmonary conditions, including interstitial lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, COPD, and asthma. Guide Patients through counseling, monitoring, and follow-up for specialty and non-specialty medications. Optimize Access by navigating medication approvals and affordability solutions. Serve as a Resource for medication information, adverse event management, and dose adjustments. Beyond Clinical Care Educate & Inspire : Precept APPE students and residents (PGY1, PGY2 Ambulatory Care), lead projects, and deliver lectures/in-services. Advance UVA Specialty Pharmacy's Culture of Caring : Empower patients through education and support. Why UVA Health? Collaborate in a high-impact ambulatory setting with leading clinicians. Enjoy professional growth opportunities , competitive benefits, and a mission-driven environment. Shape the future of pulmonary care through innovation and patient-centered service. If you're ready to combine clinical expertise with compassionate care, apply today and help transform lives at UVA Health .
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's in Pharmacy with experience or Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy. Degree required.
- Experience: PGY-1 residency required or equivalent clinical experience.
- Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License required.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Education: Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited college of Pharmacy.
- Experience: Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Pharmacy Residency, or an equivalent amount of relevant work experience
- Licensure/Certifications: Credentialed as Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) or Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP).
- Board Certification or equivalent certification specific to clinical area highly encouraged.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- Document care plans in the medical record
- Partner with Providers to manage complex pulmonary conditions, including interstitial lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, COPD, and asthma.
- Guide Patients through counseling, monitoring, and follow-up for specialty and non-specialty medications.
- Optimize Access by navigating medication approvals and affordability solutions.
- Serve as a Resource for medication information, adverse event management, and dose adjustments.
- Precept APPE students and residents (PGY1, PGY2 Ambulatory Care), lead projects, and deliver lectures/in-services.
- Advance UVA Specialty Pharmacy's Culture of Caring : Empower patients through education and support.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
