Clinical Pharmacist

Clearwayhealth; Bowling Green, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to optimize outcomes for patients on chronic and specialty therapies. You will review medications, educate patients and staff, and coordinate with physicians, nurses, and payors to support therapy initiation and continuity.

The role emphasizes ensuring safety, efficacy, and adherence, with active participation in prior authorization, outcomes monitoring, and program development to improve workflow and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• PharmD or bachelor’s degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy is required.
• Completion of PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or 3+ years in direct patient care is required.
• PGY-2 Ambulatory Care or Specialty Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship preferred.
• Active Pharmacist licensure in the state of application (or ability to acquire at hire).
• Must obtain State Board of Pharmacy Preceptor’s license within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated expertise in medications, drug interactions, and disease states.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medication therapy reviews for patients on specialty medications.
• Provide disease-specific counseling and education to enhance patient engagement.
• Collaborate with prescribers, nurses, case managers, and payors to initiate/continue specialty therapies.
• Support prior authorization, appeals, and benefits verification for timely access.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and adherence, report interventions for quality improvements.
• Maintain documentation and report outcomes to support audits and accreditation.

Skills

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Patient counseling

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Residency training

Education

PharmD or B.Pharm

PGY-1 Residency

PGY-2 Ambulatory Care/ Specialty Residency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welcome to Clearway Health- At Clearway Health, we’ve been recognized as a Great Place to Work for fouryears in a row—and we’re just getting started. We’re redefining specialty pharmacy by improving access to care, delivering personalized support, and helping patients navigate complex medication needs. Our award-winning culture is built on empowering our people to grow, contribute, and make a difference every day. If you’re driven to create meaningful change and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, you’ll fit right in. If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make an impact, keep reading below!

Position Summary:

Clearway Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist! In this role youensure optimalpatient outcomes related to chronic and specialty drug-relateddisease states. Your tasks include preventing or resolving medication-related issues andoptimizingdrug therapy. You serve as a resource and drug expert to patients, families,physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Additionally, you play an integralrole in educating pharmacists, residents, and students. As needed, you may also beinvolved in coordinating the acquisition and distribution of drug therapy.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive medication therapy reviews for patients on specialty medications, ensuring safety, efficacy, and adherence.
• Provide disease-specific counseling and education to enhance patient understanding and engagement in therapy.
• Partner with prescribers, nurses, case managers, and payors to facilitate initiation and continuity of specialty therapies.
• Support prior authorization, appeals, and benefits verification processes to ensure timely patient access to treatment.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, adverse events, and adherence metrics to evaluate therapy effectiveness.
• Document and report interventions and outcomes to support quality improvement and compliance.
• Ensure all specialty pharmacy activities adhere to URAC/ACHC standards, manufacturer agreements, and payor requirements.
• Maintain documentation and reporting to support audits and accreditation readiness.
• Participate in developing clinical protocols, therapeutic management programs, and formulary strategies.
• Lead or support initiatives that optimize workflow efficiency, patient satisfaction, and overall program growth.
  
• May provide short term leadership coverage as needed to cover absences.

Education:

• A PharmD or bachelor's degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy isrequired.

• Completion of PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or 3+ years working as a clinicalpharmacist in direct patient care isrequired.

• Completion of a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care or Specialty PharmacyResidency/Fellowship) is preferred.
  

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

• An active Pharmacist licensure (in good standing) to practice pharmacy in the state in which you are applying in or and/or the ability toacquirethis at the time of hire isrequired.

• Mustpossessor be able to obtain a State Board of Pharmacy Preceptor's license by the current state you are applying to within one year of hire.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstratedexpertisein medications, drug interactions, medical procedures, therapies, diagnoses, and disease statesisessential.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective communication with diverse stakeholders including hospital staff, patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritize duties, and adhere to deadlines.
• Organized work approach witha proficiencyinmaintainingaccuratedocumentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;proficiencyinadditionallanguages isadvantageous.
• Self-directed with strong self-management abilities; capable ofidentifyingand addressing issues independently.
• Proventrack record in process improvement and a keen eye for detail and precision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers.

Special Working Conditions (On-call, Travel, Shift, Coverage):

• Clearway Health Specialty Pharmacies, serving patients in hospitals, health systems, and communities, may require employees at client sites to work on company-recognized holidays.

This information is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Clearway Health. The current annual compensation range for this position is $133,000 - $166,000. The actual rate within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. In addition to a competitive base salary, this role is eligible to participate in the company's bonus program as part of its comprehensive and rewarding benefits package. This opportunity offers a compelling combination of compensation and performance-based incentives designed to recognize and reward contributions.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.