Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

IU Health; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program rewards

Job summary

IU Health in Indiana seeks an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist to join our primary care teams at McCordsville and Fishers clinics. You will deliver comprehensive medication management, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and support chronic disease state management and population health initiatives.

The role emphasizes patient education, lab interpretation, and care transitions under collaborative practice agreements.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Active pharmacist license in the State of Indiana, or eligibility for licensure.
• Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent ambulatory care experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge in chronic disease state management.
• Excellent communication, patient counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care: conduct comprehensive medication reviews and assessments; initiate, adjust, and monitor medication therapy; order and interpret laboratory tests as permitted; educate patients and caregivers; monitor outcomes and adherence.
• Collaborative care: partner with primary care providers to develop individualized treatment plans; participate in team meetings; provide drug information and recommendations; support transitions of care.
• Population health & quality improvement: identify high-risk patients; support quality metrics (HEDIS, STAR); use EHR and population health tools to identify gaps and interventions; contribute to quality projects.
• Documentation & compliance: document encounters in EHR; ensure compliance with regulations and policies; support reporting and outcomes tracking.

Education

PharmD degree

Job description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Sound like a perfect match?

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

Location:

• McCordsville Primary Care (2 days per week)
• Fishers Primary Care, Fishers Hospital Medical Office Building (3 days per week)

Position Summary

The Ambulatory Care Pharmacist is an integral member of the primary care team, providing comprehensive medication management services to optimize patient outcomes. Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, this role focuses on chronic disease state management, medication optimization, patient education, and population health initiatives. The pharmacist will provide direct patient care in both the McCordsville and Fishers Primary Care clinics under collaborative practice agreements and organizational protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and assessments.
• Provide medication therapy management for patients with chronic conditions including, but not limited to:
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Heart failure
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Anticoagulation management
  • Obesity and weight management
• Initiate, adjust, and monitor medication therapy in accordance with collaborative practice agreements and evidence-based guidelines.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests as authorized.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding medications, disease states, treatment goals, and self-management strategies.
• Monitor therapeutic outcomes and medication adherence.

Collaborative Care

• Partner closely with primary care providers to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care coordination activities.
• Provide drug information and medication-related recommendations to healthcare team members.
• Support transitions of care and medication reconciliation efforts.

Population Health & Quality Improvement

• Identify and manage high-risk patient populations.
• Support quality metric improvement initiatives, including HEDIS, STAR, and value-based care measures.
• Utilize electronic health record and population health tools to identify care gaps and recommend interventions.
• Contribute to clinic and system-wide quality improvement projects.

Documentation & Compliance

• Document patient encounters accurately and timely within the electronic medical record.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, organizational policies, and collaborative practice agreements.
• Support departmental reporting and outcomes tracking.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Active pharmacist license in the State of Indiana, or eligibility for licensure.
• Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent ambulatory care experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge in chronic disease state management.
• Excellent communication, patient counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred

• PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency.
• Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) or other applicable board certification.
• Experience practicing in a primary care or ambulatory care setting.
• Experience operating under collaborative practice agreements.

Work Schedule

• 2 days per week: McCordsville Primary Care
• 3 days per week: Fishers Primary Care, Fishers Hospital Medical Office Building
• Schedule may be adjusted based on patient care needs, clinic volume, and organizational priorities.

Key Competencies

• Clinical expertise
• Patient-centered care
• Team collaboration
• Critical thinking and decision-making
• Quality improvement mindset
• Effective communication
• Organizational and time management skills