Ambulatory Pharmacy Specialist

About the position

The position is for a clinical pharmacist who provides direct face-to-face care within a progressive clinical pharmacy practice. The pharmacist will manage a chronic disease patient panel focusing on managed care and high-risk patients with uncontrolled chronic disease states such as diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and anticoagulation. The role involves optimizing medication therapy through a collaborative scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expertise in clinical practice and manages a panel of patients with chronic diseases.
• Assesses all medications and develops individualized care plans to ensure appropriate drug therapy.
• Provides clinical support for complex cases and acts as a resource for others.
• Leads and participates in medication safety advancements and performance improvement activities.
• Participates in specialty work groups, councils, committees, and ad hoc teams.
• Serves as a clinical pharmacy resource to ensure cost-effective medication therapies.
• Collaborates with other patient care practitioners to deliver optimal drug therapy.
• Supports clinical outcomes including improved quality measures and patient satisfaction.
• Leads training and educational discussions regarding ambulatory care pharmacology.
• Serves as a preceptor for interns, students, and residents.
• Contributes to literature through publications, research, and presentations.

Requirements

• Pharmacist license issued in the state(s) of practice.
• Specialty certification required to be obtained within one year of hire.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• PGY1 ASHP residency required.
• Typically requires 5 years of experience or relevant specialized PGY2 residency.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program