Clinical Pharmacy Care Coordinator

Blue-Ridge-Medical-Center; Arrington (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Medical Center in Arrington, VA, is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Care Coordinator to join the clinical pharmacy and quality teams in a Federally Qualified Health Center. The role supports preventive care, health disparities reduction, and improved patient outcomes through Medicare Wellness visits and potential expansions to acute visits or focused clinics.

The position requires strong communication, teamwork, and EHR proficiency, with responsibilities including outreach, pre-visit

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification.
• Experience with case management or care coordination.
• Experience with patient assistance programs or community health preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and proficiency with electronic health records.
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to schedule clinical pharmacy visits and other visits.
• Perform pre-visit planning for efficient visits.
• Complete standardized rooming and clinical intake, data collection, and documentation of patient care.
• Administer immunizations under provider direction.
• Assist in examination and treatment of patients and perform tests as directed.
• Collect, label, and prepare specimens for lab.
• Support accurate documentation, coding, and quality reporting.
• Assist with routine maintenance of clinical areas and equipment.
• Manage time, tasks, and resources to meet duties.
• Represent BRMC professionally and promote its quality care and patient-centered service.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Pharmacist to meet care goals.

Skills

CMA

LPN

RN

CPR

Care coordination

Spanish (extra)

EHR

Tools

EHR system

Job description

EOE Statement Blue Ridge Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary

The Clinical Pharmacy Care Coordinator will function in conjunction with the clinical pharmacy team and the Quality Team to deliver care within a Federally Qualified Health Center. Duties include performing as a reliable, self-motivated member of the team and assisting in the administration and maintenance of an efficiently operated clinic. This role is essential in promoting preventive care, addressing health disparities, and improving outcomes for patients. The Clinical Pharmacy visits currently consist of Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, but may be expanded to include acute visits or focused clinics. This position may involve assignments at satellite locations as needed.

Essential Job Duties

• Conduct outreach to schedule clinical pharmacy visits and other visits as necessary, prioritizing high-risk patients by using appropriate portals and insurance information.
• Conduct pre-visit planning for efficient visits.
• Complete standardized rooming and perform clinical intake, data collection, and documentation of patient care provided. This may include administering and documenting standardized screening tools (depression, fall risk, cognitive assessment, social determinants of health).
• Administer immunizations under the direction of a provider.
• Assist in examination and treatment of patients. Perform necessary test(s) as directed by provider. [KB1]
• Collect, label, and prepare specimens for lab. [KB2]
• Support accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation, appropriate coding practices, and compliance with quality reporting requirements.
• Assist with routine maintenance activities including, but not limited to, the following: cleaning equipment, stocking exam rooms, organizing clinical work area, etc.
• Complete work activities successfully through effective management of time, tasks and available resources. Remain vigilant in the performance of duties.
• Represent the organization in a professional manner through appropriate appearance, respectful communication, and compassionate interactions. Demonstrates the ability to articulate and promote the value of the healthcare services provided, including the organization’s commitment to quality care, patient-centered service, and improved health outcomes for the community.
• Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Clinical Pharmacist to meet the goal of providing quality health care services.

Compensation Range: $20.76-$24.11/hr

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified candidates may include Certified Medical Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), or Registered Nurses (RNs) with appropriate clinical experience. Responsibilities will be performed based on the individual’s training, credentials, and applicable scope of practice.
• Current CPR certification
• Experience with case management or care coordination highly recommended.
• Experience with patient assistance programs, or community health preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), computer skills and proficiency in using an electronic health records system for charting, scheduling and communication.
• Ability to speak fluently in Spanish a plus.

Required Skills

Must be able to interact successfully with patients and all levels of employees and providers in a multidisciplinary setting; must be able to work courteously and effectively as a team member and also independently; demonstrate strong attention to detail; must maintain confidentiality; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects; and must have knowledge of and ability to work with computer programs (MS Office, EHR, etc.) and office equipment used in clinical settings. Must be able to adapt to changes as the clinical pharmacy visits evolve.

Working Conditions

• This position is a FLSA non-exempt position which may require work in excess of 40 hours per week. Work hours are Monday through Friday during variable hours of clinical operations to meet the Center’s needs and accomplish the duties of this position.
• Comply with and set example of compliance with BRMC’s policies/procedures/practices; comply with legal requirements for non-profit organizations.
• Perform and complete duties under stress and demands from different sources, and meeting strict deadlines.
• Tolerate prolonged computer related exposure. Able to sit or stand at a workstation for long periods of time.
• May be exposed to hostile or emotional clients, family members, and staff, as well as disturbing or sensitive information
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and medical waste.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location Arrington - Main Campus

About the Organization

Founded in 1985 in beautiful Nelson County, Virginia, Blue Ridge Medical Center (BRMC) offers primary care, pediatrics, dentistry, x-ray, lab, physical therapy, pharmacy, and behavioral health services. BRMC is a 501(c)3 non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center and a certified Patient-Centered Medical Home. The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a leading practitioner of population health and care management programs. We currently provide integrated health services at locations in Nelson, Amherst, and Appomattox Counties.

Our mission is to improve access to comprehensive primary care and to reduce health disparities for all people in our community. Our Vision is to be a vital, vibrant health center, recognized as the preferred provider of health care for the people in our community.

This position is currently accepting applications.