Clinical Pharmacist

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Marshall University in Huntington, WV seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to provide comprehensive medication management for adults with chronic conditions within an interdisciplinary health team. The role emphasizes optimizing therapy, reviewing data from glucose trends and blood pressure, and educating patients to support self-management.

The position involves collaboration with physicians, nurses, dietitians, care coordinators, and IT personnel to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care and to

Formación

• Advanced pharmacotherapy knowledge for chronic conditions.
• Strong communication and patient education abilities.
• Experience in ambulatory/primary care settings.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews for patients with chronic diseases.
• Evaluate medication appropriateness, safety, and adherence.
• Identify and resolve medication-related problems.
• Collaborate with providers on optimization and escalation of care.
• Document assessments and outcomes in the EHR.
• Provide patient counseling and education.

Conocimientos

Pharmacotherapy

Chronic disease management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Electronic health records

Educación

PharmD (ACPE-accredited)

Board certification (preferred)

Herramientas

Electronic health records

Descripción del empleo

Position Details

Position Information

Banner Position Number: R10976

Position Title: Clinical Pharmacist

Classification Title: MURC-Health Practitioners, Other

Department: SOM - VP Health Science/Dean - RC5000

Job Description

Clinical Pharmacist

Position Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive medication management services for adults with chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and related comorbidities. Working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Clinical Pharmacist utilizes patient-generated health data, remote monitoring information, clinical records, and evidence-based guidelines to optimize medication therapy, improve disease control, reduce preventable healthcare utilization, and support patient self-management.

The position collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, registered dietitians, diabetes care and education specialists, care coordinators, and information technology personnel to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include medication review, identification of therapy-related problems, patient counseling, adherence support, clinical documentation, care-plan development, protocol-driven clinical interventions, and participation in quality improvement activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care and Medication Management

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews for patients with diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions.
• Evaluate medication appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, adherence, and affordability.
• Identify and resolve medication-related problems, including therapeutic duplication, adverse effects, drug interactions, and gaps in treatment.
• Recommend medication initiation, discontinuation, dose adjustment, or therapeutic substitution consistent with evidence-based clinical guidelines and organizational protocols.
• Review patient-generated health data, including glucose trends, blood pressure measurements, weight data, and other physiologic monitoring information.
• Collaborate with prescribing providers regarding medication optimization and escalation of care.
• Assist in achieving individualized clinical goals related to glycemic control, blood pressure management, weight management, and cardiovascular risk reduction.
• Participate in development and implementation of standardized medication management protocols and clinical pathways.

Remote Monitoring and Clinical Intervention

• Monitor and interpret patient-generated health information received from digital health technologies and remote monitoring platforms.
• Identify clinically significant trends requiring intervention or provider notification.
• Participate in routine, watch-list, and urgent patient review processes.
• Respond to clinical alerts within established timeframes and according to approved escalation procedures.
• Document assessments, interventions, recommendations, and outcomes in the electronic health record and applicable monitoring systems.
• Communicate clinical findings and recommendations to treating providers and members of the care team.

Patient Education and Engagement

• Provide individualized patient counseling regarding medications, disease management, self-monitoring, lifestyle modification, and risk reduction.
• Educate patients regarding medication purpose, administration, side effects, adherence strategies, and expected outcomes.
• Support patients in understanding glucose patterns, blood pressure trends, and other health indicators.
• Promote medication adherence through evidence-based interventions and motivational approaches.
• Collaborate with care coordinators and other team members to address barriers affecting medication access and treatment success.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy, chronic disease management, and evidence-based treatment guidelines.
• Knowledge of diabetes technologies, including continuous glucose monitoring systems.
• Ability to interpret clinical data and develop patient-specific treatment recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, quality improvement, and continuous professional development.

Location

OTHR - Other Off-Campus Location

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity

Required Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy.

Experience

• Current pharmacist license in good standing.
• Minimum of three years of clinical pharmacy experience in ambulatory care, primary care, chronic disease management, population health, or related practice setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and medication therapy management.
• Experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and healthcare technology systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP), Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), or comparable advanced certification.

Experience

• Experience with remote patient monitoring, telehealth, digital health platforms, or population health programs.
• Experience managing patients with diabetes and hypertension in ambulatory settings.
• Experience in quality improvement, care management, or value-based care initiatives.
• Experience serving rural or underserved populations.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: MR0953

Open Date: 10/21/2026

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes