Clinical Pharmacist

Cahaba Medical Care; Centreville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cahaba Medical Care in Centreville, Alabama seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to lead medication management, collaborate with physicians and other clinicians, and improve patient outcomes through safe and effective use of medications.

You will review regimens, provide MTM, monitor outcomes, and assist with chronic disease management while documenting care in the electronic health record and supporting formulary safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited institution.
• Unrestricted pharmacist license in Alabama.
• Strong pharmacotherapy knowledge and medication safety.
• Excellent communication and clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Review regimens for safety, effectiveness, and dosing.
• Provide MTM and patient counseling.
• Identify and resolve medication-related problems.
• Monitor responses and adjust therapy with providers.
• Support chronic disease management and care transitions.
• Document interventions in the EHR and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy

Drug interactions

Medication safety

Communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Active Alabama pharmacist license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

Job description

Position Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist provides medication management services, supports providers in clinical decision making, and helps improve patient outcomes through safe and effective medication use. This role collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review medication regimens for safety, effectiveness, interactions, and appropriate dosing.
• Provide medication therapy management (MTM) and patient counseling.
• Identify and help resolve medication-related problems.
• Monitor patients' responses to medication therapy and recommend adjustments to prescribing providers.
• Assist with chronic disease management, including diabetes, hypertension, and other ongoing conditions.
• Support medication reconciliation during care transitions.
• Educate patients about medication adherence, side effects, and proper medication use.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff.
• Support formulary management, medication safety initiatives, and evidence-based prescribing practices.
• Document clinical interventions and patient care activities in the electronic health record.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and compliance with applicable pharmacy regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, drug interactions, and medication safety.
• Excellent communication, clinical assessment, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ambulatory care, primary care, or clinical pharmacy services.
• Board certification, such as Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP), if applicable.
• Experience managing chronic diseases and working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience with electronic health records and medication therapy management programs.