Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist

About the role

This position will be employed by the Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association, INC. (GRIPA). GRIPA was founded in 1996 as a unique collaboration between hospitals and physicians, for the purpose of simultaneously improving the quality and efficiency of health care. This position will not be employed by Rochester Regional Health (RRH).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of drug therapy and identify and resolve medication related issues.
• Design and individualize drug and non-drug therapies in the management of ambulatory disease states.
• Provide drug information and pharmacy resources to physicians and their staff, and other healthcare professionals as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as requested.
• Coordinate patient care: Facilitates a team approach and fosters a positive working relationship with members of the health care team.
• Work in collaboration with patient/caregiver, primary care physician, and all pertinent members of the healthcare team to assess, facilitate, plan, and advocate for quality, cost-effective, and appropriate services to meet the patient’s health needs on an individual basis.
• Facilitate quality, cost-effective medical and pharmacy management.
• Maintain current knowledge base relative to clinical practice, disease management, and literature for the development of pathways and assessment tools to identify high risk care needs related to pharmacy.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy preferred or an equivalent combination of education and clinical pharmacy experience.
• Pharmacy license in New York State.
• Five (5) years Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist experience, Clinical Long-Term Care and/or Acute Hospital Clinical Pharmacist experience and/or Pharmacy Residency in Ambulatory Care.
• Strong computer skills.
• A collaborative spirit.
• Flexibility.
• Independent means of transportation, and a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in Pharmacotherapy and/or Ambulatory Care.
• Board certified Geriatric Pharmacist.
• Bilingual skills are preferred.

Education

• BS: Pharmacy (Required)

Licenses / Certifications

• LPharm - Licensed Pharmacist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Physical Requirements

• M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Pay

$120,000.00 - $165,000.00

Schedule

Full-time, Days