Clinical Pharmacist

Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia (CCP), part of Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL), provides comprehensive cardiology care and shares a mission of improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality cardiovascular care. CCP is hiring a full-time, hybrid Clinical Pharmacist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The position is focused on supporting patients in a medical weight management program through comprehensive medication management and clinical pharmacy services, with particular emphasis on GLP-1 and related incretin-based therapies for chronic weight management. The pharmacist works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, dietitians, and other clinical staff to promote safe and effective medication use, patient education, treatment adherence, medication access, and ongoing monitoring. The role supports medication changes under provider direction, organizational protocols, collaborative practice agreements, and applicable state law. The position is eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus, subject to the stated employment conditions.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school or college of pharmacy.
Current, active, and unrestricted pharmacist license in the applicable state(s).
Strong knowledge of pharmacology, medication therapy management, patient counseling, and medication safety.
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medication management for patients enrolled in the weight management program.
Review medical and medication histories, allergies, comorbidities, potential drug interactions, and treatment considerations.
Provide clinical support and expertise related to GLP-1 and other pharmacologic weight management therapies.
Monitor medication effectiveness, tolerability, adherence, adverse effects, and relevant clinical or laboratory findings.
Support medication initiation, titration, modification, and discontinuation in accordance with provider direction, organizational protocols, collaborative practice agreements, and applicable state law.
Educate patients on proper medication administration, injection technique, storage, adherence, expected outcomes, and potential side effects.
Identify medication-related concerns and communicate recommendations or changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider.
Assist patients and the care team with medication access, including insurance coverage requirements, prior authorizations, formulary alternatives, and affordability concerns.
Collaborate with providers, nurses, dietitians, and other clinical staff to support individualized weight management treatment plans.
Serve as a clinical resource regarding weight management pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and emerging therapies.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Participate in the development of clinical workflows, protocols, patient education materials, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain current knowledge of weight management medications, GLP-1 therapies, prescribing information, safety updates, and evidence-based treatment recommendations.