Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
About the role
Tampa Family Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in Tampa, Florida. We provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare to diverse communities throughout Hillsborough County. This role is part of a multidisciplinary care team focused on improving patient outcomes through safe, effective, and accessible medication therapy.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct pharmaceutical care services through patient and provider interactions
- Conduct face-to-face and virtual visits for chronic disease medication management
- Obtain comprehensive medical and medication histories
- Complete medication reconciliation and document interventions in the electronic medical record
- Initiate, modify, renew, refill, or discontinue medication therapy under approved collaborative practice agreements
- Order laboratory tests under approved collaborative practice agreements
- Work as an active member of the multidisciplinary care team
- Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to meet patient care needs
- Identify high-risk patients and implement interventions to improve quality and safety
- Provide medication counseling, education, and care coordination to patients and caregivers
- Develop and maintain collaborative practice agreements, clinical guidelines, treatment algorithms, and standardized workflows
- Support pharmaceutical care services that align with patient-care needs and regulatory standards
- Evaluate opportunities for operational, quality, and financial improvement
- Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives and Medication Utilization Evaluations
- Develop and oversee policies and procedures related to service needs, drug distribution, drug control, and quality initiatives
- Provide clinical education and drug information support to providers, pharmacists, residents, and other healthcare professionals
- Serve as a preceptor and educator for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents, as applicable
- Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Residency required
- Active and unrestricted Florida Pharmacist license, or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe upon hire
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Minimum of two years of pharmacy practice experience in an ambulatory care setting
- BCACP, BCPS, or other relevant board certification preferred
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 Residency in Ambulatory Care, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, or a related specialty preferred
- Experience in chronic disease management, medication adherence, HIV/AIDS, geriatrics, or pediatrics preferred
- Experience developing clinical pharmacy programs and collaborative practice agreements preferred
- Experience in an FQHC, integrated healthcare system, or value-based care environment preferred
- Strong knowledge of advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and evidence-based medicine
- Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic health records
- Commitment to patient privacy, confidentiality, safety, and high-quality care
Qualifications
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Residency required
- Active and unrestricted Florida Pharmacist license, or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe upon hire
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Minimum of two years of pharmacy practice experience in an ambulatory care setting
- BCACP, BCPS, or other relevant board certification preferred
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 Residency in Ambulatory Care, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, or a related specialty preferred
- Experience in chronic disease management, medication adherence, HIV/AIDS, geriatrics, or pediatrics preferred
- Experience developing clinical pharmacy programs and collaborative practice agreements preferred
- Experience in an FQHC, integrated healthcare system, or value-based care environment preferred
- Strong knowledge of advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and evidence-based medicine
- Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic health records
- Commitment to patient privacy, confidentiality, safety, and high-quality care
Skills
- Advanced pharmacy practice
- Specialty medication therapy management
- Evidence-based medicine
- Collaborative practice agreements
- Chronic disease management
- Medication adherence
- HIV/AIDS
- Geriatrics
- Pediatrics
- Value-based care environment
Benefits and Rewards
Tampa Family Health Centers offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, medical and pharmacy coverage, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, professional development, and retirement plans. Additionally, there are opportunities for professional growth and support within an expanding healthcare organization.
Pay
Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
Schedule
Full-time position.