Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (LA & TX Licensure required)

Shields Health Solutions; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance starts day one

Dental insurance starts day one

Vision insurance starts day one

401(k) with match

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Short-term disability

Professional development

Job summary

Shields Health Solutions is seeking an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist licensed in Louisiana and Texas to optimize pharmacotherapy in designated clinics. The ACP will work on-site, collaborating with hybrid and onsite teams to improve chronic disease management and patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, patient counseling, and adherence strategies, with relocation/sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits. A PharmD and residency training support professional growth.

Qualifications

• PharmD required and active LA license; TX license required.
• Minimum 3 years as a clinical pharmacist; PGY1/PGY2 residency required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems to ensure safe and effective pharmacotherapy.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments for chronic disease management under collaborative practice agreements or clinic protocols.
• Stratify patients based on clinical risk to prioritize interventions and tailor care plans accordingly.
• Provide individualized counseling on medication use, lifestyle modifications, and disease state education.
• Address barriers to adherence, including cost, access, and health literacy, through targeted interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate medication regimens to ensure clinical criteria are met, including therapeutic goals, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
• Work on-site in close coordination with interdisciplinary teams, including both in-person and hybrid care models.
• Ensure all clinical criteria are in compliance with FDA guidance and evidence-based literature.
• Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the organization.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Process management

Pharmacology knowledge

FDA regulations

Chronic disease management

Integrity

Patient-centered care

Education

PharmD degree

Louisiana Pharmacist License

Texas Pharmacist License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (LA & TX Licensure required)

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist

Job Purpose:

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (ACP) plays a vital role in delivering integrated, patient-centered care within designated clinics. This position focuses onoptimizingtherapeutic outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions by fostering strong relationships with patients and providers, enhancing medication adherence, and implementing evidence-based treatment strategies.The ACP works on-site and collaborates closely with both hybrid and onsite teams to maximize clinical services and continuity of patient care.

• $10,000 relocation assistance (or sign-on bonus) to Alexandria, LA. Competitive pay + 20% annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• 401(k) with match , 4 weeks PTO , 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave , short-term disability , and professional development

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems to ensure safe and effective pharmacotherapy.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments for chronic disease management under collaborative practice agreements or clinic protocols.
• Stratify patients based on clinical risk to prioritize interventions and tailor care plans accordingly.
• Provide individualized counseling on medication use, lifestyle modifications, and disease state education.
• Address barriers to adherence, including cost, access, and health literacy, through targeted interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate medication regimens to ensure clinical criteria are met, including therapeutic goals, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
• Work on-site in close coordination with interdisciplinary teams, including both in-person and hybrid care models.
• Ensure all clinical criteriaarein clinical compliance with guidance from FDA, clinical guidelines, andappropriate evidence-basedliterature.
• Willingto do whatever is necessary for the betterment of theorganization.
• Protectsorganization'svalue by keeping information confidential.
• Other duties as assigned byClinical Leadership orManager of Clinical Services.

Experience/ Education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and active Louisiana pharmacist required andTexas pharmacist license required.
• Minimum 3 years as a clinical pharmacist; PGY1/PGY2 residency required.

Skills &Expertise:

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and process management
• In-depth knowledge of pharmacology, FDA regulations, and chronic disease management .
• Proven ability to ensure legal compliance and deliver high-quality, detail-oriented care
• Organized, dependable, empathetic, and collaborative with a strong focus on integrity and patient-centered care.

Additional Requirements:

• High energy, team-oriented mindset, and ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality.

Solid computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for communication, documentation, and data management, as well as, navigating the internet and web-based platforms. Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through an assessment as part of the pre-employment process.

Shields Health Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Shields Health Solutions is committed to providing an inclusive hiring experience; if you need assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please email [e-mail].