Ambulatory Pharmacist: Elevate Patient Care & Outcomes

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

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.