Pharmacist, Ambulatory Clinical

Witham Health Services; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist to enhance patient care through effective medication management. This role emphasizes collaboration with primary care providers to optimize medication therapy and improve patient adherence. Ideal candidates will have a PharmD or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, and experience in clinical pharmacy within an ambulatory setting. Join a forward-thinking team focused on quality improvement and patient-centered care, where your contributions will significantly impact health outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Indiana, PharmD or Bachelor's required.
• 3-5 years of clinical pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medication management services.
• Conduct medication reviews and educate patients.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and adjust pharmacotherapy.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Experience

Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

Patient Education

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

PharmD or Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)

Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Population Health Tools

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Job Summary

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist will serve as an integral member of our Value-Based Care (VBC) team. This role focuses on optimizing medication therapy management (MTM), improving patient medication adherence, and reducing healthcare costs through collaboration with their primary care physician and specialist. The ideal candidate will work closely with the adult and senior population, with the aim to build strong relationships to resolve any barriers to a patient’s medication regimen. Additionally, the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist will have the responsibility to addressing high-risk medication use, managing high-cost specialty drugs, and reconciling medications post-discharge to mitigate the risk of readmission.

• Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a pharmacist in the state of Indiana. PharmD or Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy required.
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) or Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) preferred.
• 3-5 years of clinical pharmacy experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting, especially in primary care, ambulatory quality or other clinical practice settings, is preferred. Population health or value-based care experience a plus.
  
  
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative to work independently and cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team
• Effective oral and written communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Detail-oriented and creative problem-solver
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and other members of care team and make recommendations regarding patient care and disease management.
• Must be self-directed, organized, and able to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to adapt to change and be an agent to support change
  
  

Job Summary

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist will serve as an integral member of our Value-Based Care (VBC) team. This role focuses on optimizing medication therapy management (MTM), improving patient medication adherence, and reducing healthcare costs through collaboration with their primary care physician and specialist. The ideal candidate will work closely with the adult and senior population, with the aim to build strong relationships to resolve any barriers to a patient’s medication regimen. Additionally, the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist will have the responsibility to addressing high-risk medication use, managing high-cost specialty drugs, and reconciling medications post-discharge to mitigate the risk of readmission.

Minimum Requirements

• Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a pharmacist in the state of Indiana. PharmD or Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy required.
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) or Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) preferred.
• 3-5 years of clinical pharmacy experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting, especially in primary care, ambulatory quality or other clinical practice settings, is preferred. Population health or value-based care experience a plus.
  
  

Required Competencies

• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative to work independently and cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team
• Effective oral and written communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Detail-oriented and creative problem-solver
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and other members of care team and make recommendations regarding patient care and disease management.
• Must be self-directed, organized, and able to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to adapt to change and be an agent to support change
  
  

Essential Functions

• Provide comprehensive medication management services for patients in partnership with their primary care provider.
• Conduct medication reviews to identify and resolve medication-related problems, including adherence barriers, drug interactions, cost considerations, and medication reconciliation post inpatient discharge.
• Educate patients on medication use, potential side effects, and lifestyle modifications to improve adherence and health outcomes.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and adjust pharmacotherapy to meet quality metrics and value-based performance targets.
• Utilize electronic health records (EHR) and population health tools to identify high-risk patients and track interventions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Provide medication-related consultation to providers and healthcare staff.
• Stay current with evidence-based guidelines, formulary updates, and emerging therapies.
• Assist in coordinating care transitions to reduce hospital readmissions and improve continuity of care.
• Provide guidance on high-cost infusion and specialty medications for formulary pharmacists.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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