Pharmacist

Capital Cardiology Associates•Town of Colonie, NY

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Capital Cardiology Associates (CCA) is seeking a motivated Clinical Pharmacist (PharmD) to join our team and become part of an innovative expanding service! CCA is a fast-paced cardiology practice that provides service to over 80,000 patients in the Capital Region and beyond. Our pharmacists are integrated into several of our clinical services. The primary focus of the position will be to provide clinical pharmacy services, optimizing medication outcomes with a focus on cardiometabolic care. Deliver direct patient care addressing weight management, cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorders, hyperlipidemia, and lifestyle medicine.

Requirements

Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree from an ACPE accredited school of Pharmacy
Successful completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 clinical pharmacy residency
Current, active, Pharmacist License required at hire; NYS license required within 3 months of hire
National Provider Identifier required at hire or within 3 months of hire
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Leadership ability
Empathy and a patient-centered approach to care
Exercises discretion, objectivity and confidentiality in all aspects of daily routine
Able to multi-task, highly organized
Presents a team approach to the job and contributes to a team-based work environment
Able to communicate on the phone
Able to be mobile for long periods of time
Manual dexterity to operate computers and equipment

Nice To Haves

PGY2 pharmacy residency or years of practice in direct patient care preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered pharmacologic and lifestyle care plans, using approved protocols in collaboration with multidisciplinary team (physicians, APPs, dietitians, exercise physiologists, nurses), via in-person and telehealth visits
Optimize medication therapy by identifying and resolving drug-related problems
Monitor clinical outcomes, adjust therapies, and manage complications
Manage cardiometabolic risk factors and cardiovascular conditions (e.g., obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart failure, smoking cessation) through developing, implementing and monitoring treatment plans using shared-decision making
Communicate and educate care plans, including medication, adherence and lifestyle modifications, effectively with patients
Provide clinical guidance and education to staff and trainees (students, residents)
Document care accurately and timely in the EMR, as well as related outcome platforms
Contribute to quality and operational improvements and clinical initiatives
Support team development, training, and a collaborative work environment
Promote a positive public image for the profession and for CCA
Assist with training of staff, contributes to an open learning environment