Ambulatory Pharmacist: Chronic Disease Care & Counseling

ChenMed, LLC; West Park (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

ChenMed seeks an Ambulatory Pharmacist to optimize medication therapy in our primary care clinics. Under a collaborative practice agreement, you will reduce polypharmacy, improve adherence, and manage chronic diseases to improve patient outcomes and CMS/HEDIS metrics.

You will partner with patients, physicians, nurses, and care teams to deliver evidence-based, cost-effective care that emphasizes safety and efficacy.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree required and license in good standing.
• Residency or ambulatory care certification preferred.
• Minimum two years of relevant clinical ambulatory care experience.
• Immunization and medication therapy management certification is a plus.
• BLS certification within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with providers to optimize therapy under protocol-driven care.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews addressing safety and adherence.
• Manage chronic diseases to improve control and outcomes.
• Coordinate transitions of care and prevent readmissions.
• Educate patients on medication use, risks, and adherence strategies.
• Order, interpret, and use labs to monitor therapy safety and effectiveness.
• Work with care teams to implement care protocols and adjust meds as appropriate.
• Support administrative duties and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Insurance programs knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Travel up to 50%

English fluency

Independent judgment

Education

PharmD

Valid pharmacy license

BCACP preferred

BLS certification

Job description

ChenMed seeks an Ambulatory Pharmacist to optimize medication therapy in our primary care clinics. Under a collaborative practice agreement, you will reduce polypharmacy, improve adherence, and manage chronic diseases to improve patient outcomes and CMS/HEDIS metrics.

You will partner with patients, physicians, nurses, and care teams to deliver evidence-based, cost-effective care that emphasizes safety and efficacy.