Clinical Pharmacist - Primary Care Prescription Navigation

MaineHealth; Westbrook (ME); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking aClinical Pharmacist to review medication orders for safety and optimal therapy within a hybrid work model. You will collaborate with physicians and care teams to improve patient outcomes and contribute to a centralized prescription navigation program.

Ideal candidates hold a PharmD or PharmBSc and current Maine/New Hampshire licensure, with prior pharmacist experience preferred to support high-volume therapies and prior authorizations.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited school.
• Current state Pharmacy license (Maine/New Hampshire).
• Previous pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders for safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to optimize outcomes.
• Develop and deliver centralized prescription navigation program.
• Manage high-volume GLP-1 therapies requiring prior authorization.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Medication Safety

Interprofessional Collaboration

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD/BSc)

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Corporate

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 96374

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This position is hybrid.

Summary:
The Clinical Pharmacist role reviews medication orders for safe and effective medication use; collaborates with physicians and other health care personnel to achieve optimal patient outcomes; and formulates recommendations based on current literature and evidence-based practice.

Position overview:

As part of the Primary Care Pharmacy team, the Clinical Pharmacist will help develop and deliver a new centralized prescription navigation program designed to improve patient access to medications and support patient clinical outcomes. In partnership with a dedicated pharmacy technician team, this pharmacist will provide clinical medication management and navigate medication access pathways on behalf of primary care clinical teams. Initially, the role will focus on high-volume and complex GLP-1 therapies requiring prior authorization for primary care patients, with potential future expansion aligned with departmental and organizational priorities.

Using evidence-based medicine, the Clinical Pharmacist will enhance patient outcomes through appropriate medication management. This position will foster interdisciplinary collaboration with providers, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to optimize medication therapy. This position plays a critical role in improving patient access to therapy, reducing administrative burden on providers and clinic staff, and supporting efficient medication management across primary care practices. Ideal candidates will be eligible for a registered pharmacist license in Maine and New Hampshire.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree from a recognized/accredited school or college of pharmacy required.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license with Board of Pharmacy required.
3. Experience: Previous pharmacist experience preferred.

Additional Information

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $122,408.00to $165,630.40per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

• comprehensivebenefits
• recognition programs
• career growth opportunities
• shiftdifferentials or other incentives

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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