Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist-Pharmacotherapy

Prime Healthcare Services; Olympia Fields (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL, seeks an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist for a hybrid, day-shift role focusing on diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia management. The position supports population health pharmacy services and collaborates with ambulatory prescribers.

A 340B program expert with EPIC or similar EMR experience is preferred. Required: Illinois Pharmacist license, PharmD or BS, PGY-1 residency, BCPS or BCACP within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Current state Pharmacist license in Illinois.
• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency required.
• BCPS or BCACP certification within 18 months of hire.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambulatory care services and manage medication therapy.
• Collaborate with prescribers and document interactions in EMR.
• Support population health and HOPD clinics in ambulatory settings.
• Focus on chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia).

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency

BCPS or BCACP certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Overview

Department: Pharmacotherapy Clinic

Schedule: Day shift- HYBRID (Split time between remote/onsite)

Facility: Olympia Fields

Location: Olympia Fields, IL 60461

**Hybrid role (Split time between onsite and remote) Looking to focus on applicants that live in the Chicago/Olympia Fields and surrounding areas**

**Ambulatory Care and experience with chronic disease management will be crucial to success (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia).**

**Experience in 340B**

Responsibilities

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing patient care and advanced clinical pharmacy services in the ambulatory pharmacy space, including referral based HOPD pharmacist managed clinics, specialty pharmacy, and population health pharmacy services. This role involves collaborating with prescribers in the ambulatory setting and providing direct patient care managing medication therapy. The clinical pharmacy specialist ensures effective communication with prescribers regarding identified medication related problems and potential solutions and documents patient interactions across various electronic medical record (EMR) platforms.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required qualifications:

• 1. Current state Registered Pharmacist License.
• 2. B.S. in Pharmacy or PharmD degree required.
• 3. PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency required (significant experience may be considered in lieu of residency).
• 4. Board certification (BCPS, BCACP, or equivalent) within 18 months of hire required.
• 5. Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• 6. Strong customer service skills required.

Preferred qualification:

• 1. PGY-2 residency in ambulatory care or a related specialty preferred.
• 2. Expertise in 340B program operations and compliance preferred.
• 3. Proficiency in EPIC or similar EMR systems preferred.
• 4. Advanced clinical knowledge in specialty areas such as diabetes, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, or oncology preferred.
• 5. Experience as a pharmacy residency preceptor in ambulatory pharmacy services preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $115,107.20 to $166,712.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf