Ambulatory Pharmacist

ChenMed•Tampa, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Pharmacist is a patient-centered clinical professional dedicated to optimizing medication therapy within primary care clinics. Operating under a collaborative practice agreement, this role focuses on reducing polypharmacy, enhancing medication adherence, and managing chronic diseases to improve patient outcomes and elevate quality performance metrics such as CMS Star Ratings and HEDIS scores. The ambulatory pharmacist partners closely with patients, physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and care teams to deliver evidence-based, individualized care that promotes safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) required
Valid pharmacy license in good standing (Doctor of Pharmacy/PharmD) required
Minimum two (2) years of relevant clinical experience in primary care, ambulatory care, managed care, or related setting
Knowledge of and experience with state and federal insurance programs
Familiarity with appropriate local, state, and federal pharmacy-related regulations
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Excellent organizational, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Willingness to travel locally up to 50% of the time; flexible to work evening, weekends and/or holidays as needed
Fluency in spoken and written English
This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy residency or ambulatory care certification (e.g. BCACP) preferred
Certification in immunization and medication therapy management is a plus
Residency training or ambulatory care certification is highly preferred
Experience in managed care, HMO, PBM, or MSO settings is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborates with healthcare providers to adjust medication therapies, interpret lab results, and support clinical decision-making within a protocol-driven framework.
Conducts detailed evaluations of medication regimens addressing safety, efficacy, cost considerations, side effects, and barriers to adherence.
Proactively manages conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation, and asthma to improve control and prevent complications.
Facilitates seamless transitions of care by resolving medication discrepancies during hospital discharges and preventing readmissions.
Delivers personalized counseling on medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies to empower patients and improve compliance.
Orders, interprets, and utilizes laboratory results to monitor medication, safety and effectiveness.
Works directly with physicians and providers to implement and follow care protocols, including independent medication adjustments when appropriate.
Assists with physician consultations, provides accurate drug information, and supports the department’s quality improvement initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.