Regional Manager, Ambulatory Pharmacist

ChenMed LLC; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

ChenMed LLC is seeking a Regional Manager, Ambulatory Pharmacist to lead the ambulatory pharmacy program across a multistate region. You will supervise pharmacists and staff, drive quality metrics, and partner with physicians and care teams to optimize therapy and improve outcomes.

The role involves about 3.5 days of direct patient care and 1.5 days of administrative duties, with extensive regional travel and a cadence of 3 weeks patient care followed by 1 week travel to support ambulatory

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
• Active pharmacy license in good standing required.
• BCACP or BC GP a plus.
• Minimum five years in primary/ambulatory care with at least two years in pharmacist management.
• Residency training or ambulatory care certification preferred.
• BLS certification within first 90 days of employment.
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of ambulatory pharmacists and support staff within the region.
• Program oversight of the ambulatory pharmacy program in region and locations.
• Quality & metrics leadership focusing on CMS Star Ratings and HEDIS.
• Operational leadership including scheduling, policy development, compliance, EMR coordination.
• Stakeholder liaison to physicians, payers, population health, and senior administration.
• Education & precepting of ambulatory care pharmacists in the region.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical decision-making

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

English fluency

Education

PharmD

Active pharmacy license

Residency preferred

BCACP or BCGP a plus

Job description

We're unique. You should be, too. We're changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We're different than most primary care providers. We're rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The Regional Manager, Ambulatory Pharmacist is a patient-centered clinical leader dedicated to optimizing medication therapy within primary care clinics. Operating under a collaborative practice agreement, this role focuses on reducing polypharmacy, enhancing medication adherence, and managing chronic diseases to improve patient outcomes and elevate quality performance metrics such as CMS Star Ratings and HEDIS scores. The manager partners closely with patients, physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and care teams to deliver evidence-based, individualized care that promotes safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness. This role includes approximately 3.5 days per week dedicated to direct patient care and 1.5 days allocated to administrative responsibilities, including oversight and management of pharmacists within the assigned multistate region. The schedule is expected to follow a cadence of 3 weeks focused on direct patient care, followed by 1 week of travel supporting ambulatory care pharmacists across the region.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct supervision of Ambulatory Pharmacists and support staff, including hiring, performance reviews, and development plans within their region.
• Program Oversight - Manages the ambulatory pharmacy program within their region and their own location/center.
• Quality & Metrics Leadership - Owns CMS Star Ratings and HEDIS performance at a regional level, including A1C and HBP, not just contributes to them, as well as enhancing medication related STARs impacts.
• Operational Accountability - Directs patient care and outcomes, scheduling, policy development, management, regulatory compliance, and EMR coordination.
• Stakeholder Leadership - Primary liaison to physician, payer relations when necessary, population health, and senior administration.
• Education & Precepting - Responsible for staff development for ambulatory care pharmacists within the region.
• Medication Management & Optimization: Collaborates with healthcare providers to adjust medication therapies, interpret lab results, and support clinical decision-making within a protocol-driven framework.
• Comprehensive Medication Reviews: Conducts detailed evaluations of medication regimens addressing safety, efficacy, cost considerations, side effects, and barriers to adherence.
• Chronic Disease Management: Proactively manages conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation, and asthma to improve control and prevent complications.
• Care Coordination & Transitions: Facilitates seamless transitions of care by resolving medication discrepancies during hospital discharges and preventing readmissions.
• Patient Education & Engagement: Delivers personalized counseling on medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies to empower patients and improve compliance.
• Lab Testing & Monitoring: Orders, interprets, and utilizes laboratory results to monitor medication, safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborative Practice & Protocols: Works directly with physicians and providers to implement and follow care protocols, including independent medication adjustments when appropriate.
• Administrative & Support Activities: Assists with physician consultations, provides accurate drug information, and supports the department’s quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned or modified at manager’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and experience with state and federal insurance programs
• Familiarity with appropriate local, state, and federal pharmacy-related regulations
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 50%; flexible to work evening, weekends and/or holidays as needed
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) required
• Valid pharmacy license in good standing (Doctor of Pharmacy/PharmD) required
• BCACP or BCGP a plus
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in primary care, ambulatory care, managed care, or related clinical setting with at least two (2) years of pharmacist management experience
• Residency training or ambulatory care certification is highly preferred
• Certification in immunization and medication therapy management is a plus
• Experience in managed care, HMO, PBM, or MSO settings is a plus
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required within first 90 days of employment

PAY RANGE

$128,686 - $183,837 Salary The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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We're ChenMed and we're transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America's healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We're growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

Who We Are

ChenMed is a family-owned, family-oriented organization committed to bringing superior health care to moderate-to-low-income seniors. Our vision To positively change American healthcare through primary care innovation for the neediest populations. Our mission To provide a convenient, patient-centered environment that fosters enduring relationships between doctors, staff and patients and delivers superior outcomes and a compassionate experience. We will create a healthcare system specifically for our patients' needs through dedicated doctors, a supportive team, and customized technology, and achieve value through scalable innovation, resourcefulness andaccountability. Our patient promise You are the reason we are here. Your coordinated healthcare and well-being is our focus. Like a member of our family, we will take care of you in good times and in times of need.