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Ambulatory Pharmacist

ChenMed · Portsmouth, VA · 3 days ago
On-siteAdministrative$118k–$169k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Ambulatory Pharmacist plays a critical role in optimizing medication therapy within primary care clinics, focusing on reducing polypharmacy, enhancing medication adherence, and managing chronic diseases to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with healthcare providers to adjust medication therapies, interpret lab results, and support clinical decision-making within a protocol-driven framework.
  • Conducts detailed evaluations of medication regimens addressing safety, efficacy, cost considerations, side effects, and barriers to adherence.
  • Proactively manages conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation, and asthma to improve control and prevent complications.
  • Facilitates seamless transitions of care by resolving medication discrepancies during hospital discharges and preventing readmissions.
  • Delivers personalized counseling on medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies to empower patients and improve compliance.
  • Orders, interprets, and utilizes laboratory results to monitor medication, safety and effectiveness.
  • Works directly with physicians and providers to implement and follow care protocols, including independent medication adjustments when appropriate.
  • Affords administrative and support activities such as assisting with physician consultations, providing accurate drug information, and supporting the department’s quality improvement initiatives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Requirements

  • Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
  • Valid pharmacy license in good standing (Doctor of Pharmacy/PharmD) required.
  • Pharmacy residency or ambulatory care certification (e.g. BCACP) preferred.
  • Minimum two (2) years of relevant clinical experience in primary care, ambulatory care, managed care, or related setting.
  • Certification in immunization and medication therapy management is a plus.
  • Residency training or ambulatory care certification is highly preferred.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and experience with state and federal insurance programs.
  • Familiarity with appropriate local, state, and federal pharmacy-related regulations.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Willingness to travel locally up to 50% of the time; flexible to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.

Skills

  • Knowledge of state and federal insurance programs.
  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal pharmacy-related regulations.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Willingness to travel locally up to 50% of the time; flexible to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.

Benefits

ChenMed offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Great compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Opportunities to grow

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day. Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal career site, please click HERE. Current contingent workers please see job aid HERE to apply.

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