Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

University Physician Group • Detroit, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist embedded within the Wayne Mobile Health Unit (WMHU) serves as a community-based clinical pharmacist supporting medication access, medication optimization, medication therapy management (MTM), pharmacy operations, and pharmacist-delivered patient care services across the Mobile Health Unit network. This role supports pharmacist-led clinical services within the Mobile Access Pharmacy Program (MAPP) through operational execution and optimization of medication access initiatives, MTM services, community-based clinical pharmacy services, and pharmacy-related workflows. The position works closely with program leadership to identify opportunities for service enhancement, workflow improvement, and expansion of pharmacist-delivered care. Primary responsibilities include community-based clinical pharmacy services, medication therapy management, medication access coordination, medication inventory oversight, pharmacy operations support, workflow optimization, quality improvement activities, and expansion of pharmacist-delivered services within mobile unit settings. The position may participate in pharmacist-managed care services through approved protocols under collaborative practice agreements as operational needs and program priorities expand.

Requirements

• PharmD degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy
• Active pharmacist license in the State of Michigan or eligibility for Michigan licensure prior to hire
• Completion of a PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or equivalent experience with community-based clinical pharmacy services, ambulatory care, medication management, or population health programs.
• Experience providing medication therapy management, comprehensive medication management, medication reconciliation, or pharmacist-led clinical services.
• Ability to independently manage pharmacist-delivered patient care activities, medication therapy management services, medication access initiatives, and clinical care coordination activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfort working within hybrid, community-based, and interdisciplinary healthcare environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with medication access programs, affordability initiatives, patient assistance programs, medication procurement, inventory management, medication distribution, or community pharmacy operations.
• Experience providing pharmacist-managed care services under collaborative practice agreements, standing orders, or protocol-driven care models.
• Experience developing clinical workflows, operational processes, quality improvement initiatives, service implementation activities, practice transformation programs, or pharmacist-led service expansion efforts.
• Experience collaborating with community pharmacy partners, public health organizations, community-based healthcare programs, or interdisciplinary care teams.
• Experience working with underserved, underreached, or community-based patient populations.
• Experience with population health outreach, care coordination, preventive care services, social determinants of health initiatives, or non-traditional healthcare delivery models.
• Experience supporting community-based clinical pharmacy services, mobile healthcare programs, public health initiatives, innovative pharmacy practice models, or pharmacist-led community health programs.
• Experience precepting or mentoring pharmacy students, residents, interns, or trainees.
• Familiarity with program development, workflow optimization, implementation of new clinical services, or program evaluation activities.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record documentation, care management workflows, and population health management tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmacist-led patient care services in community-based and mobile health unit settings.
• Conduct face-to-face, telephonic, and virtual pharmacist encounters focused on medication therapy management, medication optimization, medication reconciliation, medication adherence, preventive care, and care coordination.
• Identify and resolve medication-related problems, adherence barriers, affordability concerns, and care coordination needs.
• Provide patient-centered medication education, disease state counseling, self-management support, and medication-related clinical recommendations.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary care teams to improve medication-related outcomes and continuity of care.
• Provide pharmacist-managed care services under approved collaborative practice agreements, protocols, and delegated authority, including medication initiation, modification, monitoring, and follow-up activities.
• Support pharmacist-led disease state management initiatives aligned with program priorities, including smoking cessation services and other chronic disease management programs as developed and implemented by the program.
• Participate in targeted longitudinal patient management activities when appropriate to support program operations, continuity of care, and pharmacist-led clinical services.
• Deliver comprehensive and targeted MTM services during MHU events, clinic encounters, and follow-up activities.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews, medication reconciliation, adherence assessments, and medication-related risk evaluations.
• Develop recommendations to improve medication safety, effectiveness, affordability, and adherence.
• Identify opportunities for referral to MHU clinical services and pharmacist-led medication management services.
• Coordinate medication access services including affordability assessments, manufacturer assistance resources, formulary-based medication coverage programs, medication delivery coordination, and pharmacy partner collaboration.
• Support implementation and management of medication access initiatives designed to reduce financial and logistical barriers to care.
• Maintain secure and compliant medication storage practices in accordance with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and program protocols.
• Manage medication inventory activities including procurement, reconciliation, expiration monitoring, inventory tracking, and distribution processes supporting Mobile Health Unit operations.
• Coordinate distribution of medications, supplies, and patient care materials utilized by Mobile Health Unit clinical programs.
• Support operational workflows associated with medications designated for administration by Mobile Health Unit physicians and nursing staff.
• Identify and resolve operational barriers impacting medication availability, medication access, and continuity of care.
• Participate in development and implementation of strategies to improve the efficiency, reach, and effectiveness of pharmacist-delivered services.
• Collaborate with Mobile Health Unit staff to identify patients who may benefit from pharmacist intervention prior to community events and clinical encounters.
• Assist with development of pharmacist scheduling workflows, pre-visit planning activities, targeted patient outreach initiatives, and referral pathways.
• Participate in development and implementation of processes that increase utilization of pharmacist-delivered MTM services and medication access resources.
• Monitor operational metrics and identify opportunities for workflow optimization, quality improvement, and service expansion.
• Participate in development and implementation of new pharmacy services aligned with pharmacy program strategic priorities.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record and designated operational systems.
• Participate in workflow development, operational planning, implementation activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support scalability and sustainability of pharmacist-led services across Mobile Health Unit operations.
• Participate in phone tree coverage, operational support activities, and pharmacy-related workflow coordination.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, community health workers, operational staff, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Communicate medication-related recommendations, patient care updates, and clinical concerns effectively within interdisciplinary workflows.
• Serve as a clinical resource for pharmacy learners, residents, interns, and trainees as appropriate.
• Maintain active pharmacist licensure and required continuing education.
• Practice within approved scope and delegated authority for all pharmacist-led clinical services and collaborative practice agreement activities.
• Maintain competency in medication therapy management, medication access services, community-based clinical pharmacy practice, protocol-driven prescribing workflows, and pharmacist-led patient care activities.
• Maintain competency in disease state management services supported by the pharmacy clinical programs, including smoking cessation and other pharmacist-managed care services as assigned.
• Maintain required credentialing, training, and competency assessments necessary to provide pharmacist-led services under collaborative practice agreements and institutional protocols.
• Participate in ongoing quality assurance, protocol training, and clinical workflow review activities as required.

Benefits

• Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level