Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems in Massachusetts is seeking an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist to provide direct patient care through medication management and disease state monitoring in outpatient settings. The role collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and patients to optimize therapeutic outcomes and ensure medication safety.

The position emphasizes medication safety, MTM, and achieving patient care goals within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Five years of clinical pharmacy practice in health system or ambulatory care.
• Experience as ambulatory care pharmacist with outcomes driven MTM preferred.
• Excellent teamwork and communication in multidisciplinary settings.

Skills

Collaboration within teams

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Documentation and detail orientation

Leadership

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

PGY1 Residency in Ambulatory Care

PGY2 Residency preferred

Job description

might need to fulfill limited inpatient staffing needs on a monthly basis

JOB SUMMARY

The Ambulatory Care Pharmacist is responsible for providing direct patient care through medication management and disease state monitoring in outpatient settings. The role works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team, partnering with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and patients to optimize therapeutic outcomes, ensure medication safety and effectiveness, and support the achievement of patient care goals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience

• Five years of clinical pharmacy practice experience in health system or ambulatory care settings.
• Prior or current experience as an ambulatory care pharmacist, with a demonstrated track record of achieving positive patient outcomes through effective medication therapy management preferred.

Education

• Pharm D - Doctoral of Pharmacy from an accredited pharmacy program.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy and evidence- based medicine.
• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency in Ambulatory Care is preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• MAPHAR - Licensed MA Pharmacist or eligible for reciprocal licensure at time of hire.
• BCPACP - Board of Pharmacy Specialtes in Pharmacotherapy or Board of Pharmacy Specialties in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent patient-care, written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and documentation skills.
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Detail oriented, yet also understands organizational concepts.
• Able to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Title of position(s) supervised

• None