Population Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Sentara Health • Charlottesville, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Pharmacist on the Ambulatory Clinical Support Team, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist within SQCN/SACO plays a vital role in advancing patient-centered care and organizational quality initiatives. This position focuses on evidence-based medication management, provider collaboration for safe and cost-effective therapy, and active participation in clinical and quality projects. The specialist also drives population health strategies by identifying care gaps, implementing protocols, and supporting transitions for high-risk patients—ultimately improving outcomes, enhancing safety, and strengthening ambulatory care programs. Learn more about the Population Health Care Management services here: https://www.sentaraqualitycarenetwork.com/care-management-services-and-education

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
• Virginia Pharmacist License (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required)
• Minimum 3 years of Clinical Pharmacist experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy Board Certification (Preferred)
• Ambulatory and Clinical Pharmacy Experience (Preferred)
• Residency Trained (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards
• Assures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety
• Maintains advanced knowledge of medication use, disease states, and regulations applicable to their area of practice
• Serves as the primary resource for drug information and education
• Provides in-depth patient counseling when required
• Supports the training of new employees and participates in the creation and maintenance of training materials
• Assumes local and system responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks
• Consistently follows and assists with the development of policies and procedures
• Demonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision-making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and success
• Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care
• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as needed
• Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
• Precepts pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents as assigned
• Provide peer coaching and constructive feedback to other colleagues in a professional and productive manner
• Successfully leads local and system implementation of various system initiatives
• Serves as a system expert and site lead in specialized clinical pharmacy functions
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree