Ambulatory Pharmacist

About the role

The Ambulatory Pharmacist plays a crucial role in 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.

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 assistance with physician consultations, provides accurate drug information, and supports 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.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required within first 90 days of employment.

Pay

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.

Benefits

We offer 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.