Clinical Community Pharmacist

Mountain Community Health Partnership; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employer Paid Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mountain Community Health Partnership is seeking a full-time Clinical Community Pharmacist in North Carolina to blend clinical patient care with community pharmacy operations, practicing at top of license within an FQHC environment.

The role emphasizes medication management, collaboration with care teams, immunization administration, and program development to improve access to quality health care in our communities.

Qualifications

• BSPharm or PharmD degree; active North Carolina Pharmacist License.
• Residency training and/or ambulatory care experience.
• Experience in an FQHC, community health center, or integrated healthcare setting; population health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication management and comprehensive reviews.
• Collaborate with providers to optimize therapy and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Supervise technicians and support pharmacy operations.
• Administer immunizations per NC law and MCHP policy.
• Ensure compliance with HRSA requirements and 340B standards.
• Support chronic disease management programs and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication therapy management

Immunizations

Patient counseling

Collaborative practice

Education

BSPharm or PharmD

Job description

Mountain Community Health Partnership is seeking a full-time dedicated and patient-focused Clinical Community Pharmacist to join our growing pharmacy team. This unique role blends clinical pharmacy services with community pharmacy operations, allowing pharmacists to practice at the top of their license while making a meaningful impact on patient health outcomes throughout our communities. The position is structured with a 50/50 split between direct clinical patient care and traditional pharmacy operations. The Clinical Community Pharmacist provides comprehensive medication management services, collaborates closely with medical providers and care teams, and supports pharmacy operations within a federally qualified health center (FQHC) environment. This role contributes to chronic disease management, medication therapy management, quality improvement initiatives, and community pharmacy services while supporting MCHP's mission of improving access to quality healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage chronic disease including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, and anticoagulation therapy.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and medication reconciliation.
• Develop individualized medication care plans and monitor therapeutic outcomes.
• Collaborate with providers to optimize medication therapy and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Assist with developing and expanding clinical pharmacy services and specialty disease management programs.
• Review, verify, and dispense prescriptions in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Identify and resolve medication-related safety concerns, interactions, and contraindications.
• Provide patient counseling on prescription and over-the-counter medications.
• Oversee medication inventory and support formulary management.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations, HRSA requirements, and 340B program standards.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel.
• Administer immunizations in accordance with North Carolina Law and MCHP policy.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Pharmacy (BSPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Active North Carolina Pharmacist License.
• Experience: Residency training and/or ambulatory care experience. Experience in an FQHC, community health center, or integrated healthcare setting. Experience with chronic disease, collaborative practice, and population health initiatives.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employer Paid Health Insurance
• Life Insurance; Group and Voluntary
• Paid Time Off