Clinical Pharmacist Ambulatory

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

1d•$105,019 - $173,264•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist Ambulatory interprets, evaluates, prepares, and dispenses medications pursuant to legitimate orders or prescriptions, following established policies, procedures, standards of practice, and the scope of ambulatory pharmacy services. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary care providers to monitor medication use, assess treatment, and intervene as needed to support safe, appropriate, and cost-effective care. The pharmacist oversees and closely reviews the work of pharmacy technicians, interns, and ancillary support personnel. The position reports to the Director Brown University Health Pharmacy, Director Specialty Pharmacy, or Ambulatory Manager, as applicable, and works under the supervision of the Pharmacist-In-Charge, Pharmacy Supervisor, Senior Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, or Clinical Coordinator. The role applies pharmacotherapeutic and pharmacokinetic principles, supports patient access to medications, educates patients and healthcare practitioners, and participates in quality improvement and professional development. Depending on the specific position, duties may also include retail or specialty pharmacy services, Specialty Drug Patient Management Program activities, Medication Access Program services, clinic-based medication management, immunizations, and medication administrations. This position is located at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Work is scheduled in rotating eight-hour shifts Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., with every fourth weekend from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and rotating holidays. The role requires occasional travel between facilities or sites. The work includes extended periods of standing and walking, as well as visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Before the start date, hold current unrestricted Rhode Island pharmacist licensure or a Rhode Island 90-day temporary pharmacist license; obtain full licensure before the temporary license expires and maintain current unrestricted Rhode Island pharmacist licensure.
For positions involving immunizations or medication administrations, obtain and maintain an ACPE-approved Immunization Certification and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within six months of the start date.
Two to three years of progressively more responsible related experience is desired; experience in a similarly diverse and operationally complex healthcare environment is preferred.
Knowledge of pharmacy information systems, electronic health records, automated dispensing technology, and personal computers.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to travel occasionally between facilities or sites as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience gained in a similarly diverse and operationally complex healthcare environment.
Ability to serve as a preceptor to pharmacy residents and interns.

Responsibilities

Apply pharmacotherapeutic and pharmacokinetic principles to support safe and effective medication use for the patient populations served.
Ensure pharmacy services comply with established policies and procedures and federal and state rules and regulations.
Receive outpatient medication orders or prescriptions and evaluate their therapeutic appropriateness in light of the patient’s clinical status, other medications, diet, age, and developmental stage.
Contact prescribers or covering practitioners to recommend interventions that improve therapeutic efficacy, reduce medication risks, and optimize cost effectiveness.
Help patients overcome barriers to medication access and support patient recruitment for Brown University Health Pharmacy.
Educate patients and families on medication use and provide drug information to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners.
Participate in education and training for healthcare practitioners, pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and other care providers; may precept pharmacy residents and interns.
Participate in quality assessment and improvement activities, including adverse drug reaction, clinical intervention, and medication incident reporting programs.
Maintain professional competence through staff development, independent study, education-related professional activities, and professional affiliations.
Perform immunizations or medication administrations when required by the specific position and responsibilities.
For retail and specialty pharmacy roles, review, approve, and enter medication orders; verify patient-specific parameters; dispense medications; review formulations; check final products when preparation is delegated; and maintain required records.
For specialty pharmacy roles, follow Specialty Drug Patient Management Program policies, encourage patient participation, conduct outreach and assessments, and help develop and execute patient Plans of Care.
For Medication Access Program roles, provide refill authorization services under collaborative practice agreements and protocols; use the EHR to address service questions; complete and document benefit investigations, prior authorizations, medication reconciliations, and financial assistance services; recommend alternatives when appropriate; monitor technician work and provide feedback; and help improve workflows and outcomes.
For clinic-based program roles, monitor and interpret laboratory results and adjust medication regimens under protocols and collaborative practice agreements, and triage out-of-scope patient care issues to the appropriate healthcare team member.
Perform other duties as assigned.