CARDIOLOGY AMBULATORY CARE PHARMACY SPECIALIST (FT DAYS)

Overview

The Cardiology Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Specialist is a highly trained clinical pharmacist responsible for providing comprehensive, evidence-based medication management for patients with cardiovascular disease in the ambulatory care setting. This specialist functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary cardiology team, collaborating with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Shift Requirements

1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week; Full Time; Days; Monday-Friday

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care
• Provides comprehensive medication management services for cardiology patients in an ambulatory clinic environment.
• Evaluates and optimizes cardiovascular medication therapy in accordance with current evidence-based guidelines and organizational protocols.
• Initiates, adjusts, and monitors medication therapy under collaborative practice agreements as applicable.
• Serves as the pharmacy expert within the cardiology care team.
• Partners with cardiologists and advanced practice providers to improve access, medication optimization, and achievement of clinical quality measures.
• Supports population health efforts through proactive identification of patients requiring medication optimization.
• Clinical Integration
• Serves as the pharmacy expert within the cardiology care team.
• Partners with cardiologists and advanced practice providers to improve access, medication optimization, and achievement of clinical quality measures.
• Supports population health efforts through proactive identification of patients requiring medication optimization.
• Program Development & Quality Improvement
• Aids in the development, expansion, and evaluation of cardiology pharmacy services.
• Develops clinical protocols, workflows, and evidence-based treatment pathways.
• Tracks and reports clinical outcomes and program performance metrics, including: GDMT optimization rates, blood pressure control, lipid goal achievement, medication adherence, patient access and clinical interventions.
• Leads and participates in quality improvement projects that enhance cardiovascular outcomes.
• Education & Leadership
• Provides medication-related education to patients, providers, pharmacists, residents, students, and healthcare team members.
• Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and students as applicable.
• Maintains expertise in evolving cardiovascular literature, guidelines, and best practices.
• Participates in committees and initiatives related to cardiovascular care, medication safety, and pharmacy practice advancement.

Responsibilities Required

• Education/Licensure: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy required. Current pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice required. Must meet one of the following requirements: Completion of a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency with demonstrated cardiology experience OR Board Certification in: Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) OR Board Certified Cardiology Pharmacist (BCCP).
• Experience: Previous experience managing cardiovascular disease states in an ambulatory care or specialty clinic environment preferred. Experience practicing under collaborative drug therapy management agreements preferred. Experience with heart failure medication optimization and cardiology clinic workflows strongly preferred.
• Preferred Education/Licensure: PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency with focused training in cardiology clinics. Board Certified Cardiology Pharmacist (BCCP).

Employee Health Requirements

• Exposure/Sensory Requirements: Exposure To Chemicals: Various chemotherapy agents. Video Display Terminals: Average. Blood and Body Fluids: None. TB or Airborne Pathogens: Contact with outpatients filling prescriptions. Sensory Requirements (speech, Vision, Smell, Hearing, Touch): Speech: Needed for communication with physicians and nursing staff. Vision: Needed to read measured amounts of drugs, assist in proper medication identification. Smell: N/A. Hearing: Able to consult with physicians and nursing staff. Touch: Needed for writing, computer entry, filing.
• Activity/Lifting Requirements: Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: 60%. Twist: 0%. Stand: 39%. Crawl: 0%. Walk: 10%. Kneel: 0%. Lift: 1%. Drive: 0%. Squat: 0%. Climb: 0%. Bend: 0%. Reach above shoulders: 20%. The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below: Up to 10 lbs: Frequently. Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally. Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally. Up to 50 lbs: Not Required. Up to 75 lbs: Not Required. Up to 100 lbs: Not Required. Over 100 lbs: Not Required. Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity: Sit: 60. Twist: 0. Stand: 60. Crawl: 0. Walk: 20. Kneel: 0. Lift: 2. Drive: 0. Squat: 0. Climb: 0. Bend: 0. Reach above shoulders: 5. Repetitive Use Of Hands (Frequency Indicated): Simple grasp: Normal weight: < 5#. All Day. Pushing & pulling: Normal weight: None. Fine Manipulation: Computer keyboard, counting/pouring, measuring. Environmental Factors & Special Hazards: Environmental Factors (Time Spent): Inside hours: 8. Outside hours : 0. Temperature: Normal Range. Lighting: Average. Noise levels: Average. Humidity: Normal Range. Atmosphere: None. Special Hazards: Preparing chemotherapy agents. Protective Clothing Required: Special gloves, gown or sleeve protection, mask and possible goggles.
• Pay Range: USD $62.67 - USD $86.30 /Hr.