Population Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Population Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to enhance cardiometabolic health in the Mattapan community. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams to manage chronic conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide patient education. Ideal candidates will possess a pharmacy degree, relevant certifications, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts pharmacist license required.
• Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), Ambulatory Care (BCACP), or Geriatric (BCGP) needed within one year.
• Completion of PGY1 residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Manage chronic conditions and develop patient-centered pharmacotherapy plans.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust therapy as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Motivational interviewing

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Degree in Pharmacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS) is a leading integrated academic hospital system and regional payer committed to public health. BMC provides high-quality health services and extends support into diverse communities. As a core member of BMCHS, Boston Medical Center (BMC) advances medicine and trains future healthcare providers and researchers.

Part of BMCHS Population Health, a new initiative aims to improve cardiometabolic health in the Mattapan neighborhood through a multidisciplinary clinical model. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist works with patients at high risk of or with cardiometabolic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. They collaborate with team members to address medication needs, optimize therapy, and support adherence, under the supervision of the program’s medical director. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve the Mattapan community and collaborate with national health experts.

Position: Population Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Department: POP Health

Schedule: Full-time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

1. Collaborate with nurses, fellows, and attendings to improve patient outcomes and population health aligned with institutional goals.
2. Provide primary care pharmacotherapy services, managing chronic conditions such as DM, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, COPD/asthma, heart failure, and smoking cessation.
3. Work with a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective therapy.
4. Develop individualized, patient-centered pharmacotherapy plans, engaging patients to identify barriers and strengths.
5. Maintain professional competencies through continued education and participate in quality improvement projects.
6. Attend staff development activities and maintain certifications in good clinical practice and human subject protection.
7. Contribute to EMR order sets, ensure compliance with accreditation and legal standards, and uphold HIPAA confidentiality.
8. Develop yearly goals based on institutional scorecards and identify opportunities for new care approaches.
9. Precept pharmacy residents and students, and participate in cross-training.
10. Monitor patient responses, document findings, and adjust therapy accordingly.
11. Order and analyze lab tests, identify drug-related problems, and notify providers of atypical findings.
12. Manage transition of care, including medication reconciliation and patient education.
13. Collaborate with the care team to develop and implement patient-centered care plans, emphasizing medication adherence and self-management.
14. Respond to referrals and proactively reach out to patients for cardiometabolic services.
15. Lead pharmacotherapy optimization for diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, including rapid initiation and titration.
16. Operate in telemedicine and in-person settings, and lead group education sessions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Massachusetts pharmacist license; Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), Ambulatory Care (BCACP), or Geriatric (BCGP), or obtain within one year.

Experience: Completion of PGY1 residency, ambulatory focus preferred. Experience in direct patient care and managing primary care chronic diseases is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Proficiency in pharmacy procedures, systems, and equipment; strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills; excellent communication; ability to work with diverse populations; motivational interviewing skills; problem-solving ability; adaptability to healthcare changes; knowledge of healthcare systems; time management; proficiency in MS Office.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans