Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist

About the role

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (ACP) will provide integrated support to patients and physicians by developing personalized relationships with patients and prescribers to improve medication adherence and promote evidence-based care, with a focus on diabetes mellitus (DM) and obesity therapy management. The role is remote with collaboration with a hybrid ACP team onsite to deliver a full suite of therapy management clinical services within supported clinics.

Responsibilities

• Perform phone-based assessments for disease state management and drug therapy education, stratified by medication risk level and approved clinic protocol.
• Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems; offer services to overcome barriers to medication compliance, including injection training and adherence counseling.
• Provide medication therapy management for individuals with diabetes and/or obesity, including medication reconciliation, dose optimization, and adherence counseling.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop individualized care plans aligned with evidence-based guidelines for diabetes management.
• Monitor and evaluate medication regimens to ensure clinical criteria are met, including therapeutic goals, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
• Identify opportunities for drug therapy optimization and provide recommendations for medication cost savings initiatives when applicable.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including clinical outcome studies, REMs compliance/reporting, and ACP-related process improvement projects.
• Optimize resources and workflows by handling complex prior authorizations/appeals with clinical justification, including supporting literature and rationale.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, including assigned clinic physicians, specialists, and onsite clinic pharmacists, to ensure seamless medication management and coordination of care.
• Support peer-to-peer requests as needed.
• Perform clinical assessments and educational counseling at the drug level for all patients within high-priority clinics on targeted medications.
• Ensure all clinical criteria are in compliance with FDA guidance, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based literature.
• Assist with workflow optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality of care.
• Advocate for patient safety and medication literacy through patient education and counseling.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational information.
• Update job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, and participation in professional organizations.
• Attend team meetings, conferences, and professional development activities to stay current with clinical practices and emerging trends.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Licensed pharmacist in the state of employment.
• 3+ years of experience as a clinical pharmacist; completion of PGY1/PGY2 residency preferred.

Skills

• Ability to analyze information, exercise good judgment, and maintain strong verbal communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations.
• Strong technical and clinical skills with a focus on legal compliance and quality.
• Validated expertise in diabetes care, disease state management, and treatment guidelines.
• Organized, high-integrity, detail-oriented, dependable, and empathetic with strong listening and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based platforms.