Clinical Pharmacist

ChenMed•Hampton, VA

5d•$118,062 - $168,658•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, the pharmacist proactively manages medication adherence, chronic disease control, and quality performance metrics. The role partners with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication use, improve patient outcomes, and enhance CMS Star Ratings and HEDIS quality measures. It requires advanced clinical judgment, patient engagement, and evidence-based interventions to address adherence barriers, reduce hospitalizations, and improve care quality. The role also supports effective use of departmental resources and budget and value-proposition targets. The position may require local, regional, or national travel of up to 10% and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Requirements

Pharmacy license in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy in the state where the employee operates.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
Collaborative practice or ambulatory care experience.
Experience supervising and/or supporting Pharmacy Technicians.
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.
Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally, and/or nationally up to 10% of the time, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
Spoken and written fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy residency training.
Experience in a managed care setting (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 of non-adherence to chronic medications, focusing on CMS quality-measure drug classes and other high-priority therapeutic areas.
Review and verify prescriptions and medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy.
Under a collaborative practice agreement, adjust medication therapy, order and interpret lab results, and manage chronic disease regimens to support adherence and clinical goals.
Perform comprehensive medication reviews and address cost, access, side-effect, and medication-complexity barriers.
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 on the importance of medication adherence.
Represent the pharmacy department on relevant committees, payor calls, quality teams, and market strategy groups.
Assist with physician consultations and provide timely, reliable drug information.
Provide verbal and written consultations concerning medication therapy on a daily basis.
Assist the Director with 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.