Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist: Drive Chronic Disease Care

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Clinical Pharmacist (Primary Care 1 - Ambulatory Care) to provide ambulatory care services at Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority. You will collaborate with prescribers under a collaborative practice agreement to optimize medication use and patient outcomes.

The role involves care coordination, diabetes and chronic disease management, patient education, and participation in quality and educational initiatives within an onsite ambulatory clinic

Qualifications

• Active Alabama Pharmacist License.
• ASHP-accredited Ambulatory Care PGY-2 residency or ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency with at least 12 months experience in a direct patient care/disease management role within ambulatory care.
• Current CPR/BLS certification via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ASHP-Certified immunizer
• Completion of CGMSHA Credentialing process within 4 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with providers under collaborative practice agreements to manage chronic diseases in ambulatory care.
• Reviews records and analyzes medications for indication, goals, safety, efficacy and cost.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with follow-up schedules.
• Provides patient and caregiver education on diagnoses, treatment and safe medication use.
• Oversees population level prescribing trends and quality measures.
• Supports ambulatory pharmacy programs and educational activities for staff and learners.

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Clinical Pharmacist (Primary Care 1 - Ambulatory Care) to provide ambulatory care services at Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority. You will collaborate with prescribers under a collaborative practice agreement to optimize medication use and patient outcomes.

The role involves care coordination, diabetes and chronic disease management, patient education, and participation in quality and educational initiatives within an onsite ambulatory clinic