Ambulatory Pharmacist: Elevate Chronic Care & Outcomes

ChenMed; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

ChenMed, a patient-centered primary care provider, is seeking an Ambulatory Pharmacist to optimize medication therapy in primary care clinics. Working under a collaborative practice agreement, you will reduce polypharmacy, enhance adherence, and manage chronic diseases to improve CMS Star and HEDIS scores.

The role requires a PharmD, a valid pharmacist license, and experience in ambulatory or managed care settings, with potential travel locally up to 50% and availability for evening or weekend

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
• Valid pharmacy license in good standing required.
• Pharmacy residency or ambulatory care certification (e.g. BCACP) preferred.
• Minimum two years of relevant clinical experience in primary care, ambulatory care, managed care, or related setting.
• Residency training or ambulatory care certification highly preferred.
• BLS certification within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Medication Management & Optimization in a protocol-driven framework with collaboration from providers.
• Comprehensive Medication Reviews addressing safety, efficacy, costs, side effects, and adherence.
• Chronic Disease Management for diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation, and asthma to improve control.
• Care Coordination & Transitions to resolve medication discrepancies and prevent readmissions.
• Patient Education & Engagement through personalized counseling on medication use and adherence strategies.
• Lab Testing & Monitoring to interpret and utilize results for safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborative Practice with physicians to implement and follow care protocols, including independent adjustments when appropriate.
• Administrative & Support Activities supporting consultations and quality initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

English fluency

Multitasking

Education

PharmD

Pharmacy license

BCACP or ambulatory care residency

BLS certification

Job description

ChenMed, a patient-centered primary care provider, is seeking an Ambulatory Pharmacist to optimize medication therapy in primary care clinics. Working under a collaborative practice agreement, you will reduce polypharmacy, enhance adherence, and manage chronic diseases to improve CMS Star and HEDIS scores.

The role requires a PharmD, a valid pharmacist license, and experience in ambulatory or managed care settings, with potential travel locally up to 50% and availability for evening or weekend