Clinical Pharmacist

ChenMed•Hampton, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Adherence Pharmacist is an innovative, patient-focused clinical pharmacist embedded within a defined market of primary care clinics. Working under a collaborative practice agreement, this role proactively manages medication adherence, chronic disease control, and quality performance metrics. The pharmacist partners with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication use, improve patient outcomes, and support CMS Star Ratings and HEDIS quality measures. The position calls for advanced clinical judgment, effective patient engagement, and evidence-based interventions to address adherence barriers, reduce hospitalizations, and improve care quality and scores. The role also supports pharmacy operations, provider consultations, drug information needs, and the efficient use of resources. Local, regional, and/or national travel of up to 10% may be required, and the pharmacist should be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.

Requirements

A license in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy in the state where the pharmacist operates.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
Collaborative practice experience or ambulatory care experience.
Knowledge of and experience with state and federal insurance programs.
Familiarity with applicable local, state, and federal pharmacy-related regulations.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Ability to supervise and communicate effectively with staff, management, and executives.
Strong organization, time management, and multitasking skills.
Detail-oriented.
Willingness and ability to travel locally, regionally, and/or nationally up to 10% of the time.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
Spoken and written fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy residency training.
Experience supervising and/or supporting Pharmacy Technicians.
Experience in a managed care setting, such as an HMO, MSO, or PBM.
Certification to provide immunizations.
Completion of a Medication Therapy Management certificate program or an Ambulatory Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

Conduct targeted outreach to patients at risk for non-adherence to chronic medications, focusing on CMS quality measure drug classes such as diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol medications, as well as other high-priority therapeutic areas.
Review and verify prescriptions and medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy.
Use a collaborative practice agreement to adjust medication therapy, order and interpret lab results, and manage chronic disease regimens in support of adherence and clinical goals.
Perform comprehensive medication reviews and address cost, access, side-effect, and regimen-complexity barriers to adherence.
Collaborate with providers to implement care plans, streamline prescription workflows, and ensure timely refills.
Track and report adherence-related KPIs, including Proportion of Days Covered (PDC), polypharmacy measures, and specialty adherence metrics.
Educate patients, caregivers, and clinic staff about the importance of medication adherence.
Represent the pharmacy department on relevant committees, payer calls, quality teams, and market strategy groups within the market.
Assist with physician consultations as needed.
Retrieve reliable drug information in a timely manner.
Provide verbal and written consultations concerning medication therapy on a daily basis.
Assist the Director in promoting effective and efficient use of resources and meeting budget and value-proposition targets.
Perform other duties as assigned and modified at the manager’s discretion.