Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology / Value-Based Care

Sector: Healthcare – Value‑Based Cardiology Care
Type: Full‑Time, Contract (40 hrs/week, Mon–Fri)
Location: Remote – anywhere in the US (must hold an active Texas pharmacist license and multi‑state licensure)
Tools: Care‑management platform / EMR

Role Overview

Our client seeks a full‑time, contract Clinical Pharmacist with strong cardiology experience to support value‑based care programs. The role focuses on optimizing guideline‑directed medical therapy (GDMT), supporting medication titration, improving medication adherence, and collaborating closely with nurses and cardiology providers to improve outcomes for high‑risk cardiac patients. This is a non‑dispensing, clinical‑partner position embedded within the care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Medication Review & GDMT Optimization: Review patient medication profiles for heart failure, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and overlapping chronic conditions (e.g., CKD); evaluate appropriateness of GDMT per ACC/AHA guidelines and payer quality programs; identify gaps, contraindications, drug interactions, and adherence barriers; make evidence‑based recommendations for medication initiation, optimization, and titration in collaboration with providers and nursing staff.
• Patient Engagement: Conduct telephonic medication reviews and patient education; explain purpose, benefits, side effects, and expectations of cardiac medications; reinforce adherence and lifestyle considerations; help patients recognize red‑flag symptoms.
• Care Team Collaboration: Work closely with RN Care Managers and Nurse Navigators to align medication plans with care goals; communicate recommendations clearly to cardiologists and advanced practice providers; participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and care planning; document recommendations and patient interactions promptly in the care‑management platform/EMR.
• Quality & Value‑Based Care: Contribute to performance on medication‑related quality measures; help reduce medication‑related adverse events and prevent avoidable utilization; apply sound clinical judgment within established clinical protocols.

Who Will Succeed

A clinically confident cardiology pharmacist who is comfortable working telephonically, communicates complex clinical information in a patient‑friendly way, and thrives inside a nurse‑led, interdisciplinary care model. The ideal candidate has a strong cardiology clinical background, comfort with GDMT decision‑making, professional communication skills with cardiology providers and APPs, a patient‑centered communication style, and the ability to work fully remote in a non‑dispensing role.

Experience & Skills Required

• PharmD
• Active Texas pharmacist license in good standing
• Multi‑state pharmacist licensure (remote role, not restricted to Texas residency)
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience with a strong cardiology focus
• Demonstrated working knowledge of GDMT and cardiac medication titration
• Comfort working within a nurse‑led care‑management model
• Strong telephonic patient communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally and confidently with cardiology providers
• Experience engaging directly with patients and collaborating with physicians/APPs
• Time‑zone compatibility to work during required business hours (CT)
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication
• Preferred: Prior experience in heart‑failure or cardiology clinics; experience in clinically integrated networks or value‑based care models; familiarity with ACC/AHA guidelines and payer quality programs; experience documenting in EMR or care‑management platforms; prior remote or telehealth patient engagement experience.

Remote Work Requirements

• Personal Windows or Mac laptop with ≥16 GB RAM
• Windows 11+ or supported macOS with Google Chrome
• External monitor, mouse, and keyboard
• Working webcam, microphone, and headset/audio
• Reliable broadband: minimum 100 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload
• Dedicated, private workspace suitable for handling PHI, with secure internet connection and ability to conduct confidential patient communications
• HIPAA and patient‑privacy compliance required at all times

Pay

$60–$65 USD per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, with business‑hours overlap in Central Time (CT).