Clinical Pharmacist Specialist-ARMC(Variable)FT

Adena Health System; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Competitive pay and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Adena Health System in Chillicothe invites you to join as Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – ARMC (Variable) FT. You will participate in rational, cost-effective pharmaceutical care and collaborate with teams to optimize therapy while handling confidential information.

The role requires a PharmD or BS, Ohio license, and 3–5 years of clinical leadership; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a BS or PharmD ACPE Accredited Program in Pharmacy.
• Current license to practice Pharmacy in Ohio; board certification and/or PGY1 residency preferred.
• Good communication skills and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate, cost-effective drug therapy and monitoring.
• Learn and utilize point-of-care testing devices and direct patient care procedures.
• Document clinical interventions and outcomes.
• Assist in implementing clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain clinical pharmacy initiatives through teamwork.
• Provide education on drug therapy and disease state management to internal and external customers.
• Improve medication therapy quality through system-wide collaboration.
• Attend Health System committees and provide drug education sessions.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Education

BS or PharmD ACPE Accredited Program

Job description

Job Description

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - ARMC (Variable) FT

At Adena Health, our clinical professionals are part of focused, collaborative teams where autonomy and patient connection shape the daily rhythm of care. These roles are ideal for candidates who value meaningful patient relationships alongside technical excellence.

Mission Statement

"Called to serve our communities"

Guiding Principle

Let all that you do be done in love

Vision

To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values

Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

• Position: Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
• Location/Department: Chillicothe
• Salary Based on experience
• Sign-On Bonus:

Why Adena?

• Supportive, team culture where caregivers are valued
• Community rooted health system providing focused care that truly makes a difference
• Competitive pay and benefits and a focus on work-life balance
• Strong supportive leaders who invest in potential
• Career growth opportunities where your voice matters and your impact is seen

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?

Growth at Adena isn't one-size-fits-all. It's built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You'll Do

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist participates in the provision of rational, cost-effective pharmaceutical care utilizing sound pharmaceutical and professional ethics. Decisions are made independently or in collaboration with others. This position has access to patient, financial and organizational confidential information, non-controlled and controlled medications and certain hospital funds. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist works with patients in all age groups and performs non clinical duties if needed. Also responsible for assisting Adena Health System leaders in the following areas: quality process improvement, education of students, and collaboration with other departments, professionals, vendors, and customers to achieve operational goals. A strong self-drive along with a consistent display of high ethical standards are essential. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist may be assigned to any of the various areas of Pharmacy such as but not limited to Ambulatory or Acute. A commitment to continuous learning, highly effective communication skills, and an advanced knowledge of medication therapy management are highly critical.

Minimum Qualifications Required Educational Degree

Graduate of a BS or PharmD ACPE Accredited Program in Pharmacy Major/Area of Concentration: Pharmacy Preferred Education: Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: current license to practice Pharmacy in the State of Ohio. Applicable current Pharmacy Board Certification and/or PGY1 residency.

Preferred Certifications, Credentials and Licenses

BLS ACLS and Immunization Certification dependent on area assigned

Required Experience

3-5 years Applicable experience in pharmacy with demonstrated history of clinical leadership and initiative.

Preferred Experience

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate organizational abilities. Previous computer experience in word processing, spreadsheets, and Pharmacy IT systems desired.

Job Specific Essential Functions

• Ensures appropriate, cost effective drug therapy and monitoring for assigned patients through continuous learning and maintenance of applicable competencies and certifications.
• Ability to learn and utilize various point of care testing devices and direct patient care procedures as deemed necessary.
• Appropriately completes and documents clinical interventions and outcomes.
• Assists Pharmacy Manager in implementing, and monitoring clinical protocols and guidelines to enhance the delivery of evidence based pharmacotherapy.
• Helps develop, maintain and ensure clinical pharmacy initiatives through multidisciplinary teamwork and personal execution.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal and customer service skills in all interactions with internal and external customers.
• Provides education on drug therapy, disease state management, lifestyle modifications, adverse drug reactions and medication compliance to internal and external customers along with appropriate monitoring.
• Works to improve medication therapy quality through integration/expansion within various health system departments.
• Attends of leads Health System committees and provides drug education inservice/presentations as needed.
• Serves as a Pharmacy Student and Resident Preceptor while maintaining proficiency with educational/mentorship skills.

Why Caregivers Stay?

• Fair, reliable compensation
• Healthcare plans that reduce financial stress (EPO Plan offering the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when you stay in Adena Care)
• Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support (3.5% retirement match with automatic 1% annual increase)
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Smaller teams = faster visibility

Ready to Explore?

If you're looking for a role where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your community is at the heart of what you do - we'd love to connect.

Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative!

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class