Ambulatory Pharmacist

ChenMed; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

ChenMed is seeking an Ambulatory Pharmacist to optimize medication therapy within primary care clinics. The role supports CMS Star Ratings and HEDIS, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and care teams to deliver evidence-based care and cost-effective therapies.

PharmD with an active license is required; ambulatory care experience and BCACP are preferred. Expect travel locally up to 50% and involvement in comprehensive reviews, education, and care coordination.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree required and licensed to practice in the state.
• Two years of clinical ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Residency or ambulatory care certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with providers to optimize medication therapies within protocol-driven care.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews focusing on safety, efficacy and adherence.
• Manage chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation, asthma) to improve outcomes.
• Coordinate care transitions and prevent readmissions by resolving med discrepancies.
• Educate patients on medication use, side effects and adherence strategies.
• Order and interpret labs to monitor safety and effectiveness of therapy.
• Work with physicians to implement care protocols and adjust meds as needed.
• Support the department's quality improvement initiatives and provide drug information.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Attention to detail

English fluency

Independent judgment

Travel readiness

Education

PharmD

RPh license

BCACP or ambulatory care certification

Residency or ambulatory care training

Job description

We’re unique. You should be, too.

We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The Ambulatory Pharmacist is a patient-centered clinical professional dedicated to optimizing medication therapy within primary care clinics. Operating under a collaborative practice agreement, this role focuses on reducing polypharmacy, enhancing medication adherence, and managing chronic diseases to improve patient outcomes and elevate quality performance metrics such as CMS Star Ratings and HEDIS scores. The ambulatory pharmacist partners closely with patients, physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and care teams to deliver evidence-based, individualized care that promotes safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Medication Management & Optimization: Collaborates with healthcare providers to adjust medication therapies, interpret lab results, and support clinical decision-making within a protocol-driven framework.
• Comprehensive Medication Reviews: Conducts detailed evaluations of medication regimens addressing safety, efficacy, cost considerations, side effects, and barriers to adherence.
• Chronic Disease Management: Proactively manages conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation, and asthma to improve control and prevent complications.
• Care Coordination & Transitions: Facilitates seamless transitions of care by resolving medication discrepancies during hospital discharges and preventing readmissions.
• Patient Education & Engagement: Delivers personalized counseling on medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies to empower patients and improve compliance.
• Lab Testing & Monitoring: Orders, interprets, and utilizes laboratory results to monitor medication, safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborative Practice & Protocols: Works directly with physicians and providers to implement and follow care protocols, including independent medication adjustments when appropriate.
• Administrative & Support Activities: Assists with physician consultations, provides accurate drug information, and supports the department’s quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and experience with state and federal insurance programs
• Familiarity with appropriate local, state, and federal pharmacy-related regulations
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organizational, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel locally up to 50% of the time; flexible to work evening, weekends and/or holidays as needed
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) required
• Valid pharmacy license in good standing Registered Pharmacist (RPh) required, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred
• Pharmacy residency or ambulatory care certification (e.g. BCACP) preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant clinical experience in primary care, ambulatory care, managed care, or related setting
• Certification in immunization and medication therapy management is a plus
• Residency training or ambulatory care certification is highly preferred
• Experience in managed care, HMO, PBM, or MSO settings is a plus
  

PAY RANGE:

$118,062 - $168,658 Salary

The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.