Ambulatory Clinical Care Pharmacist Specialist

Shields Health Solutions•Portage, MI

11h•$130,000 - $146,400•Onsite

About The Position

Shields Health Solutions is hiring an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to provide integrated support to patients and physicians through a hands-on approach, building relationships with patients and prescribers in assigned clinics to improve medication adherence and promote evidence-based care, with a focus on Gastroenterology (GI). The pharmacist helps ensure safe, effective, and cost-effective medication therapy for GI populations and collaborates with onsite teams to deliver clinical services within supported clinics. The position provides medication therapy management, including medication reconciliation, dose optimization, adherence counseling, disease-state assessments, and drug therapy education based on medication risk and clinic protocols. It evaluates and monitors specialty infusion and injectable therapies, including biologic and advanced therapies for inflammatory bowel disease and related conditions. The pharmacist identifies and addresses medication-related problems and adherence barriers, supports patient education and injection training, and coordinates care with the gastroenterology team and other healthcare providers. The role also contributes to quality improvement, clinical outcome studies, REMS compliance and reporting, workflow improvement, and medication cost-saving initiatives. It provides clinical justification and supporting evidence for prior authorizations and appeals, and may respond to peer-to-peer requests. The position is onsite in Portage, Michigan, and offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus. The stated Michigan salary range is $130,000–$146,400, plus a bonus if applicable; actual salary depends on experience, geographic location, and other legally permitted factors.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
Must be a licensed pharmacist in Michigan before an employment offer.
One of the following: completion of an ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency; three years of clinical pharmacy experience; a Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification; or Certified Specialty Pharmacist credential.
Commit to obtaining any additional required licensure within a mutually agreed-upon timeframe; continued employment is contingent on meeting the requirements.
Strong clinical knowledge and validated expertise, with a focus on GI care and other disease states.
Ability or willingness to serve as a GI subject matter expert for pharmacy peers and hospital or health-system partners.
Ability to identify medication adherence barriers and implement and monitor plans to improve adherence.
Ability to motivate and coach patients, support better outcomes, and identify therapy goals.
Ability to analyze information and exercise sound judgment; strong verbal communication skills; knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations.
Ability to manage processes and maintain strong technical and clinical skills, legal compliance, productivity, quality, and attention to detail.
Computer literacy and working knowledge of database and reporting tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to navigate internet and web-based platforms.
Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through a pre-employment assessment.
Organized, dependable, high-integrity, quality-focused, empathetic, and attentive to detail; a good listener and communicator.
Energetic, highly motivated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills; discretion and confidentiality are essential.

Nice To Haves

Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification; preference for BCACP, BCGP, BCIDP, or BCPS.
Certified Specialty Pharmacist credential, as an alternative qualification pathway.

Responsibilities

Provide medication therapy management for patients with GI disease states, including medication reconciliation, dose optimization, and medication adherence counseling.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized care plans aligned with evidence-based GI management guidelines and best practices.
Monitor medication regimens for therapeutic goals, adverse effects, drug interactions, and other clinical criteria.
Identify opportunities to optimize drug therapy and recommend medication cost-saving initiatives when applicable.
Evaluate and monitor the appropriateness of infusion and injectable specialty therapies for gastrointestinal disorders, including biologic and advanced therapies used for IBD and related conditions; assess response, adherence, safety, laboratory monitoring, site of care, and therapy optimization with the gastroenterology team.
Participate in clinical outcome studies, REMS compliance and reporting, and ACP-related quality and process improvement projects.
Provide clinical justification, supporting literature, and rationale to support medication approvals, prior authorizations, and appeals.
Collaborate with clinic physicians, specialists, onsite pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate medication management and care.
Support peer-to-peer requests as needed.
Perform medication-level clinical assessments and educational counseling for patients in high-priority clinics who qualify for targeted medications.
Ensure clinical criteria comply with FDA guidance, clinical guidelines, and appropriate evidence-based literature.
Identify workflow improvement opportunities and implement strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality of care.
Work with other departments and stakeholders to recommend operational changes that support productivity, quality, and standards of excellence.
Promote patient safety and medication literacy through patient education and counseling.
Maintain confidentiality of organizational information and sensitive patient information.
Maintain job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, professional networks, and participation in professional organizations.
Attend team meetings, conferences, and professional development activities; stay current with GI advancements and incorporate them into practice.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Clinical Services.