Pharmacist-Clinical Spec-Cardi

Northern Light Health; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, ME seeks a clinical cardiology pharmacist to work in ambulatory settings, collaborating with specialty pharmacies and infusion centers to optimize patient outcomes. You will educate patients, manage medications, and support adherence and access to therapies.

The role focuses on comprehensive medication management, in-clinic and phone follow-ups, and maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy or Pharmacotherapy, alternatively three years in a similar practice setting.
• Required Registered Pharmacist
• Required Bachelor's Degree
• 3 year/years of Relevant Work Experience

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients for adherence and toxicity management and navigate patients through their treatment.
• Serve as a drug information resource for providers, nurses, and patients.
• Provide education to providers, nurses, patients, and students.
• Ensure compliance with specialty pharmacy accreditation and develop/maintain collaborative practice agreements/protocols.
• Support pharmacy liaison as applicable.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

Integrity

Respect

Accountability

Compassion

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Board Certification in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy or Pharmacotherapy

Job description

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Cardiology Clinic

Position is located: Northern Light Cardiology

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Salary Range: $52.58 - $81.24

Exempt: Yes

Summary:

The clinical cardiology pharmacist will primarily practice in the ambulatory setting and work with other members of the cardiology team, in collaboration with Northern Light's specialty pharmacy and infusion centers. This candidate will work to deliver comprehensive care for patients on oral and injectable medications, providing a wide variety of services to patients, including education, adverse event management, evaluating drug‑drug and drug‑disease interactions, and aiding in obtaining financial coverage of these medications. This position will focus on patient management, medication adherence, and collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position will provide patient counseling for patients newly started on cardiology‑related medications. They will create and maintain evidence based collaborative practice agreements for the management of these patients, as applicable. They will work on an interdisciplinary medical team to ensure optimal medication management for all cardiology patients. Tasks will include providing in‑office and phone follow‑up care to cardiology patients, completing documentation and billing processes for pharmacist activities, maintaining up to date clinical knowledge, ensuring practice and department follow accreditation guidance for specialty pharmacies, and building and maintaining relationships to ensure access to specialty medications, as well as other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor patients for adherence and toxicity management and navigate patients through their treatment.
• Serve as a drug information resource for providers, nurses, and patients.
• Provide education to providers, nurses, patients, and students.
• Ensure compliance with specialty pharmacy accreditation and develop/maintain collaborative practice agreements/protocols.
• Support pharmacy liaison as applicable.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Other Information:

• Board Certification in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy or Pharmacotherapy, alternatively three years in a similar practice setting.

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

• Required Registered Pharmacist

Education

• Required Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• 3 year/years of Relevant Work Experience

Working Conditions

• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of walking.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411-bed, regional tertiary care hospital and an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center. Located in Bangor, Maine, it serves as the principal referral center for a patient population of 500,000 residents across the northern two-thirds of the state. The medical center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including advanced surgical care, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine, oncology, and critical care.

Eastern Maine Medical Center is the base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air medical transport program that conducts nearly 900 missions annually, ensuring timely access to specialized care for rural and remote communities. As a member of Northern Light Health, the medical center is part of an integrated statewide health system comprising nine hospitals, numerous primary and specialty care practices, long-term care facilities, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport services. This integrated model supports coordinated, patient-centered care across the continuum.

Eastern Maine Medical Center plays a central role in advancing clinical quality, operational efficiency, and health equity throughout the region. It is actively engaged in clinical education and serves as a training site for medical students, residents, and fellows through affiliations with academic and professional institutions.

Bangor, Maine offers a stable and supportive environment for healthcare professionals. The region is home to high-performing public and private schools, including the University of Maine's flagship campus in Orono. Bangor International Airport provides convenient commercial air service with direct and connecting flights to major US hubs. The area also offers access to a wide range of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities, with outdoor activities available year-round in Maine's forests, lakes, mountains, and coastal regions.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a strategic hub for clinical excellence, innovation, and community health in northern New England.

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