Clinical Pharmacist

Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Long-term disability (LTD)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia (CCP) is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for a hybrid role at our Philadelphia, PA location. You will oversee comprehensive medication management for weight management programs and collaborate with the care team to optimize GLP-1 therapies and related pharmacotherapy.

The position includes a $500 sign-on bonus, opportunities to contribute to clinical workflow development, and ongoing education on weight management medications.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school or college of pharmacy.
• Current, active, and unrestricted pharmacist license in the applicable state(s).
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, medication therapy management, patient counseling, and medication safety.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medication management for patients enrolled in weight management programs.
• Review patient histories, allergies, comorbidities, drug interactions, and treatment considerations.
• Provide clinical support for GLP-1 and other weight management therapies.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, tolerability, adherence, and adverse effects.
• Support initiation, titration, modification, and discontinuation per provider guidance and state law.
• Educate patients on administration, injection technique, storage, adherence and outcomes.
• Identify concerns and communicate recommendations to the provider.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Medication therapy management

Patient counseling

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Organizational skills

Documentation proficiency

Education

PharmD

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia (CCP) is a professional medical organization committed to the healing mission of Medicine and is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health.

CCP specializes in providing comprehensive cardiology care and currently has over 30 locations throughout the Philadelphia region. We are currently hiring for a full-time Clinical Pharmacist at our Philadelphia, PA location. This position will be hybrid.

Please note this position is entitled to a $500 sign on bonus.*

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medication management for patients enrolled in the weight management program.
• Review medical and medication histories, allergies, comorbidities, potential drug interactions, and treatment considerations.
• Provide clinical support and expertise related to GLP-1 and other pharmacologic weight management therapies.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, tolerability, adherence, adverse effects, and relevant clinical or laboratory findings.
• Support medication initiation, titration, modification, and discontinuation in accordance with provider direction, organizational protocols, collaborative practice agreements, and applicable state law.
• Educate patients on proper medication administration, injection technique, storage, adherence, expected outcomes, and potential side effects.
• Identify medication-related concerns and communicate recommendations or changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider.
• Assist patients and the care team with medication access, including insurance coverage requirements, prior authorizations, formulary alternatives, and affordability concerns.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, dietitians, and other clinical staff to support individualized weight management treatment plans.
• Serve as a clinical resource regarding weight management pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and emerging therapies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in the development of clinical workflows, protocols, patient education materials, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of weight management medications, GLP-1 therapies, prescribing information, safety updates, and evidence-based treatment recommendations.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school or college of pharmacy.
• Current, active, and unrestricted pharmacist license in the applicable state(s).
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, medication therapy management, patient counseling, and medication safety.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and clinical documentation.

Benefits

Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia provides medical, vision, dental, 401k, profit sharing, LTD, generous PTO, and paid holiday time.

*If you are hired, and assuming your employment is in good standing, you will receive the sign-on bonus. The bonus will be paid to you no later than 30 days following your start date. In the event that you voluntarily terminate your employment or the Company terminates your employment for cause within 6 months of your date of hire,

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