Advanced Practice Pharmacist

akidolabs; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock-options package

Health benefits

401K

Long-term disability

Unlimited PTO

Life insurance

Paid Leave Program

Job summary

Akido Labs, Inc. seeks an Advanced Practice Pharmacist to deliver comprehensive medication management across primary and specialty care in California.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize therapy, improve outcomes, and support value-based care initiatives in a fast-growing AI-powered network. Qualified candidates have a PharmD, active pharmacist license, and ambulatory care experience; PGY1 residency preferred.

Qualifications

• PharmD, licensed pharmacist with eligibility for APP designation.
• Experience in ambulatory or primary care pharmacy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of chronic disease management and evidence-based guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medication management for patients with chronic/complex conditions.
• Evaluate and optimize regimens per guidelines and organizational protocols.
• Initiate, modify, monitor, and discontinue medications under regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
• Conduct patient assessments and medication reviews to identify drug therapy problems.
• Monitor therapeutic effectiveness, adverse reactions, adherence, and safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to develop individualized plans.
• Provide patient counseling and education on medications and disease states.
• Document interventions in the EHR.
• Participate in quality improvement to enhance outcomes.
• Support population health programs focusing on chronic disease management.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Chronic disease management

Medication therapy management

Patient counseling

EHR proficiency

Team-based care

Evidence-based guidelines

Education

PharmD degree

Current unrestricted Pharmacist license

Advanced Practice Pharmacist designation or eligibility

Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY1) or equivalent

Job description

Akido builds AI-powered doctors . Akido is the first AI-native care provider, combining cutting-edge technology with a nationwide medical network to address America's physician shortage and make exceptional healthcare universal. Its AI empowers doctors to deliver faster, more accurate, and more compassionate care.

Serving 500K+ patients across California, Rhode Island, and New York, Akido offers primary and specialty care in 26 specialties-from serving unhoused communities in Los Angeles to ride-share drivers in New York.

Founded in 2015 (YC W15), Akido is expanding its risk-bearing care models and scaling ScopeAI, its breakthrough clinical AI platform. Read more about Akido's $60M Series B . More info at Akidolabs.com .

The Opportunity

The Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APP) is responsible for providing comprehensive medication management services to improve patient outcomes across primary care and specialty practices. Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and care teams, the APP practices at the top of their license to optimize medication therapy, manage chronic disease states, conduct medication reviews, and support value-based care initiatives.

The APP serves as a clinical expert in medication management and provides direct patient care through collaborative practice agreements, evidence-based interventions, patient education, and care coordination. This position plays a critical role in improving quality metrics, medication adherence, patient safety, and overall population health outcomes.

What you'll do

• Provide comprehensive medication management services for patients with chronic and complex medical conditions.
• Evaluate and optimize medication regimens in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and organizational protocols.
• Initiate, modify, monitor, and discontinue medications pursuant to applicable regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
• Conduct patient assessments and medication reviews to identify drug therapy problems and opportunities for improved outcomes.
• Monitor therapeutic effectiveness, adverse drug reactions, medication adherence, and patient safety concerns.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide patient counseling and education regarding medications, disease states, treatment goals, and self-management strategies.
• Document clinical interventions, patient encounters, and medication recommendations within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve clinical performance and patient outcomes.
• Support population health programs focused on chronic disease management, preventive care, and medication optimization.

Who you are

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the applicable state.
• Advanced Practice Pharmacist designation or eligibility in accordance with California regulations
• Completion of a Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY1) or equivalent clinical experience.(Preferred)
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical pharmacy experience in ambulatory care, primary care, managed care, or related settings.
• Strong knowledge of chronic disease state management and evidence-based treatment guidelines.
• Experience utilizing electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient education skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality patient care and service

Benefits

• Stock-options package
• Health benefits include medical, dental and vision
• 401K
• Long-term disability
• Unlimited PTO
• Life insurance
• Paid Leave Program

Salary range

$150,000 - $170,000 USD

Akido Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.