Clinical Pharmacist- Fellowship

Axil Health • Fayetteville, NC

45d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Ambulatory Care Fellowship Program offers a unique opportunity for pharmacists to transition from retail or hospital settings into a clinical role with a focus on chronic disease management and patient care. The program has both 2-year options for new graduates and a 1-year option for experienced pharmacists without prior fellowship or residency experience. Fellows will establish professional relationships within medical practices, manage a patient panel to drive clinical outcomes, and utilize remote patient monitoring (RPM) for data interpretation. They will collaborate on medication management with supervising providers, lead discussions for staff and residents, precept students, and develop individualized care plans. Axil Health, the employing organization, is a collective of pharmacists providing clinical services within medical facilities, emphasizing chronic disease management, care coordination, and adherence monitoring. The role also involves participation in research projects evaluating disease states and new treatments.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy program.
• FAPhA accreditation.
• Active pharmacist licensure in the appropriate state(s).
• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of chronic disease management principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in utilizing electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy management systems.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
• Must live in a commutable distance to the posted job location.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in ambulatory care pharmacy (BCAP) or other relevant specialty certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with all team members within the medical practice.
• Build and work directly with a patient panel to drive clinical outcomes and results.
• Spearhead patient enrollment, device management, and data interpretation for RPM.
• Collaborate on medication management with supervising providers.
• Participate and lead topic discussions for current staff and residents.
• Precept PGY-1 Students and participate in Axil Health Fellowship Program.
• Develop individualized care plans based on specific patient needs.
• Provide recommendations or implement therapy changes, when necessary.
• Provide comprehensive medication management and counseling to patients with chronic diseases, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to patients’ needs.
• Utilize remote patient monitoring technologies to track patient progress and intervene proactively to prevent complications.
• Develop protocols and guidelines for the management of chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and others.
• Monitor patient adherence to treatment regimens and adjust therapies as necessary to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Educate patients on disease self-management strategies and lifestyle modifications.
• Conduct literature reviews and analyze scientific literature to stay abreast of advancements in disease states and treatment modalities.
• Design and implement research studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of new pharmaceutical products or treatment approaches.
• Collect and analyze data, interpret results, and prepare research findings for publication or presentation at conferences.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and integrated patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
• Serve as a resource to healthcare providers regarding medication management, drug interactions, and therapeutic alternatives.
• Implement strategies to assess and improve medication adherence among patients, including the use of adherence aids and patient education.
• Monitor adherence patterns and intervene when necessary to address barriers to adherence and optimize treatment outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary (Varies with Experience).
• 401K
• Company Sponsored Health Insurance.
• Starting 15-Day PTO Policy.
• Opportunity for Performance Bonus.
• Paid Holidays (New Year, Memorial Day, Independence, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Floating Holiday).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree