Clinical Pharmacist

CCN Pharmacy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CCN Pharmacy seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to provide clinical oversight, patient counseling, and operational support within its pharmacy and affiliated clinics. You will ensure safe, effective therapy through clinical review, prescriber collaboration, and quality assurance, serving as a liaison between clinics and pharmacy leadership.

This role emphasizes workflow efficiency, regulatory compliance, and high‑quality patient care, with opportunities to mentor staff and participate in HIV‑related

Qualifications

• PharmD or BSP in Pharmacy with active pharmacist license in the appropriate state.
• Minimum 1 year of retail pharmacy experience.
• Currently licensed (unrestricted) as a pharmacist in the required state.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and patient care within pharmacy and clinics.
• Counsel patients on medications, adherence, and disease management.
• Review prescriber orders for safety and effectiveness.
• Act as liaison between clinics and pharmacy leadership; support workflow.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacist

Patient Counseling

Regulatory Compliance

HIPAA Knowledge

Team Mentoring

Clinical Decision-Making

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Position Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive clinical oversight, patient counseling, and operational support within the pharmacy and partnered clinic environments. This role ensures safe, effective, and appropriate medication therapy through clinical review, patient engagement, prescriber collaboration, and quality assurance activities. The Clinical Pharmacist also serves as a key liaison between clinics and pharmacy leadership, supporting workflow efficiency, regulatory compliance, and high‑quality patient care.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight & Patient Care

• Provide timely, accurate, and comprehensive drug information—including dosing, compatibilities, and formulary alternatives to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Counsel patients on medication therapy, adherence, side effects, and disease management; maintain accurate and up‑to‑date patient profiles.
• Review and interpret prescriber orders for appropriateness, ensuring no overdoses, underdoses, interactions, incompatibilities, or unsafe combinations.
• Actively participate in patient care activities and clinical decision‑making.

Clinic & Provider Liaison Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day‑to‑day clinic issues and questions related to assigned clinics.
• Act as liaison between clinics and the Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor, communicating changes, requests, and operational needs.
• Perform routine site visits to assigned clinics, engaging directly with clinic staff and patients to support continuity of care.
• Consult with prescribers for corrections, clarifications, and therapy optimization.

Operational & Workflow Management

• Monitor daily activities of Specialty Care Representatives, Specialty Administrative Assistants, and Processing Technicians, including workflow, call monitoring, new prescription processing, and hold resolutions to ensure timely drug therapy and proper caseload management.
• Resolve escalated patient and clinic issues, coordinating with other departments as needed.
• Quality‑check all prescriptions on hold for future processing.
• Utilize pharmacy systems to process medication orders and maintain accurate patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Documentation & Reporting

• Document and report patient adherence and disease‑management activities accurately and in accordance with clinic or contracted MCO requirements.
• Maintain thorough, timely, and compliant clinical and operational documentation.

Required

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.
• At least one (1) year minimum of retail pharmacy experience.
• Currently licensed (unrestricted) as a registered pharmacist in the state in which the facility is and any other state as may be required by the pharmacy.

Preferred

• Specialty pharmacy experience.
• Previous experience supporting patients living with HIV through counseling, adherence monitoring, and coordination of HIV‑related medication therapy.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience making fiscal decisions that positively impact pharmacy profitability.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and training staff.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities across both clinical and business domains.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret written clinical and operational documentation.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to oversee and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Strong understanding of pharmacy regulations, fulfillment workflows, and shipping operations.
• Proficiency in workflow management systems and pharmacy software platforms.

Continuing Education Responsibilities/Requirements

• Maintains all required professional licensure in active and good standing.
• Maintains adequate and up‑to‑date knowledge of all common medications and usage.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions / Behavioral Expectations

• Ability to use telephones, computers, designated software, MS Office applications, printers, calculators, fax machines, and other pharmacy equipment.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and reach frequently throughout the workday.
• Approximately 10% of travel required (in state and out‑of‑state).
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to manage stress effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Presents a professional, reliable, and positive image, demonstrating competence, self‑control, honesty, and appropriate appearance.
• Demonstrates respect, appreciation, and sensitivity toward the needs and dignity of others.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and professional work environment and contributes to overall organizational safety and professionalism.
• Efficient, self‑motivated, and proactive.