Clinical Pharmacist

Coordinated Care Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Coordinated Care Network is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide clinical oversight, patient counseling, and operational support within our pharmacy and partner clinics. You will ensure safe, effective medication therapy through clinical review, prescriber collaboration, and quality assurance.

You will serve as a liaison between clinics and pharmacy leadership, support workflow efficiency, and conduct site visits to engage with staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.
• At least one year of retail pharmacy experience.
• Currently licensed (unrestricted) as a registered pharmacist in the applicable state.
• Preferred: Specialty pharmacy experience.
• Preferred: HIV-focused counseling and adherence support.
• Preferred: Experience mentoring staff.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making across clinical and business domains.
• Ability to interpret written clinical and operational documentation.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to oversee and train employees.
• Strong understanding of pharmacy regulations, fulfillment workflows, and shipping operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, and comprehensive drug information to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Counsel patients on medication therapy, adherence, side effects, and disease management; maintain accurate patient profiles.
• Review and interpret prescriber orders for appropriateness and safety.
• Actively participate in patient care activities and clinical decision-making.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day clinic issues related to assigned clinics.
• Act as liaison between clinics and the Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor.
• Perform routine site visits to assigned clinics and engage with staff and patients.
• Consult with prescribers for corrections, clarifications, and therapy optimization.
• Monitor daily activities of staff to ensure timely drug therapy and proper caseload management.
• Quality-check all prescriptions on hold for future processing.
• Document and report patient adherence and disease-management activities.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

Patient counseling

Prescriber collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

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.
• 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.

Education & Experience Requirements

Required

• 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.
• 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.