Clinical Pharmacist

LE049 PMR Virginia Holding, LLC; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

ChenMed LLC is seeking a Medication Adherence Pharmacist to be embedded within primary care clinics. You will proactively manage adherence, chronic disease control, and quality performance metrics under a collaborative practice agreement, partnering with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication use and patient outcomes.

The role requires advanced clinical judgment, effective patient engagement, and the ability to implement evidence-based interventions to reduce hospitalizations

Qualifications

• Must have a Pharmacist license in good standing
• PharmD degree required; residency preferred but not required
• Collaborative Practice Experience or Ambulatory Care experience
• Experience supervising/support Pharmacy Technicians
• Managed care experience is a plus
• Immunization certification is a plus
• Medication Therapy Management or Ambulatory Care cert is a plus

Responsibilities

• Outreach to patients at risk for non-adherence focusing on CMS quality measures
• Review and verify prescriptions and medication orders for safety and efficacy
• Adjust medication therapy under a collaborative practice agreement
• Perform comprehensive medication reviews addressing cost, access and adherence
• Collaborate with providers to implement care plans and ensure timely refills
• Track and report adherence KPIs (PDC, polypharmacy, specialty adherence)

Skills

English fluency

Collaborative practice

Pharmacy knowledge

Patient engagement

Time management

Travel 10 percent

Education

PharmD

Licensed Pharmacist

Residency preferred

Collaborative Practice Experience

Managed care experience

Immunization certified

Medication Therapy Management cert.

Job description

We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The Medication Adherence Pharmacist is an innovative and patient-focused clinical pharmacist embedded within a defined market of primary care clinics. This role operates under a collaborative practice agreement to proactively manage medication adherence, chronic disease state control, and quality performance metrics. The pharmacist will partner directly with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication use, improve patient outcomes, and enhance CMS Star Ratings and HEDIS quality measures. This position requires advanced clinical judgment, effective patient engagement strategies, and the ability to implement evidence-based interventions that address adherence barriers, reduce hospitalizations, and improve overall care quality and scores.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct targeted outreach to patients identified as at risk for non-adherence to chronic medications, focusing on CMS quality measure drug classes (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol) and other high-priority therapeutic areas.
• Review and verify prescriptions and medication order for appropriateness, including safety and efficacy.
• Operate under a collaborative practice agreement to adjust medication therapy, order and interpret lab results, and manage chronic disease regimens to support adherence and clinical goals.
• Perform comprehensive medication reviews, addressing cost, access, side effects, and complexity barriers to adherence.
• Collaborate with providers to implement care plans, streamline prescription workflows, and ensure timely refills.
• Track and report adherence-related KPIs, including Proportion of Days Covered (PDC), polypharmacy measures, and specialty adherence metrics.
• Provide education to patients, caregivers, and clinic staff on the importance of medication adherence.
• Represent the pharmacy department on relevant committees, payor calls, quality teams, and market strategy groups within the market.
• Assist the department in addressing physician consultations as needed.
• Provide timely retrieval of reliable drug information from available sources.
• Provide verbal and written consultations concerning medication therapy on a daily basis.
• Assisting the Director to provide effective and efficient use of all resources and for ensuring budget and value proposition targets are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and experience with state and federal insurance programs
• Familiarity with appropriate local, state, and federal pharmacy-related regulations
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and communicate effectively with staff, management and executives
• Strong organization and time management skills and multi-tasking abilities
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and/or nationally up to 10% of the time; flexible to work evening, weekends and/or holidays as needed
• Spoken and written fluency in English

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA

• Must have a License that is in good standing with Board of Pharmacy in which they operate
• Doctorate of Pharmacy is required (PharmD); Pharmacy residency training is preferred, but not required
• Collaborative Practice Experience or Ambulatory Care Experience
• Experience with supervising and/or supporting Pharmacy Technicians
• Experience in a managed care setting (HMO, MSO, PBM) is a plus
• Certified to provide immunization is a plus
• Completion of Medication Therapy Management certificate program or Ambulatory Care Certificate a plus

PAY RANGE

$118,062 - $168,658 Salary The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day. Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal career site, Current Contingent Worker

WHO WE ARE

ChenMed is a family-owned, family-oriented organization committed to bringing superior health care to moderate-to-low-income seniors. Our vision To positively change American healthcare through primary care innovation for the neediest populations. Our mission To provide a convenient, patient-centered environment that fosters enduring relationships between doctors, staff and patients and delivers superior outcomes and a compassionate experience. We will create a healthcare system specifically for our patients' needs through dedicated doctors, a supportive team, and customized technology, and achieve value through scalable innovation, resourcefulness andaccountability. Our patient promise You are the reason we are here. Your coordinated healthcare and well-being is our focus. Like a member of our family, we will take care of you in good times and in times of need.