Clinical Ambulatory Pharmacist - Hybrid

Davita Inc.; Somerville (MA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Ambulatory Pharmacist to enhance patient experiences through medication management and chronic disease support. This full-time remote role involves collaborating with primary care providers and working at the top of licensure in a supportive team environment. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving health outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE accredited college of pharmacy.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in New Hampshire.
• Experience working as an ambulatory care pharmacist (1-2+ years) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the medication use process in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Provide higher touch services to patients struggling with chronic disease.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy services

Chronic disease management

Medication prescribing

Patient education

Collaboration with healthcare providers

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Completion of PGY1 residency

Completion of PGY2 residency (preferred)

Job description

The MGBMG Pharmacy Department aims to expand clinical pharmacy services across the Mass General Brigham Medical Group (MGBMG) locations in a way that enhances the patient experience, health outcomes, and quality. One of the key goals is ensuring that our patients with chronic diseases are supported in achieving clinical outcomes known to reduce morbidity and mortality from these conditions. Pharmacists can play a key role in this goal by offering higher touch services (medication prescribing, monitoring, education) to patients that are struggling with chronic disease management. Working with primary care providers, population health coordinators, high-risk nursing programs, and community health workers, the pharmacist has the potential to positively impact patients through virtual, in-person appointments, and telemedicine.
In collaboration with the MGBMG team, the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist will monitor the medication use process in accordance with the laws and regulations governing credentialed pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies. They will work relatively independently, and within the limits of established pharmacy/ambulatory care practice site policies and procedures, as a member of the patient care team. The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist will report to the Clinical Pharmacy Manager at MGBMG and be responsible for working at the top of their licensure in collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM) work, as well as in-service presentations, clinical consult work, collaboration with our pharmacy team, and development of work to assist in the expansion of our department.

Required Experience

• Graduate of ACPE accredited college of pharmacy

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) required

• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in New Hampshire is required, but currently is able to be reciprocated from a MA pharmacist license

• Completion of American Society of Health System Pharmacy (ASHP) accredited PGY1 residency, PGY-1 required and PGY-2 preferred

Preferred Experience We Hope You Have

• Knowledge of USP <797>, <795>, and <800>

• Understanding of basic functionality of automated dispensing cabinets and ability to troubleshoot

• Familiarity with Epic Willow and OpTime

• Familiarity with LEAN methodologies

• Experience working as an ambulatory care pharmacist (1-2+ years)

We are currently hiring a full-time, 40-hour Clinical Ambulatory Pharmacist to work remotely, Monday-Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm! This position is could require trips to Mass General Brigham Medical Group sites in the future. Our Clinical Ambulatory Pharmacists play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients.

Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.