Pharmacist-Ambulatory (Heart & Valve Center)

About the Role

The Pharmacist-Ambulatory (Heart & Valve Center) is a full-time, on-site role based in Lexington, KY, providing advanced ambulatory care pharmacotherapy services to patients with cardiovascular conditions. This role collaborates closely with cardiologists, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and other care team members to optimize medication therapy, support evidence-based treatment plans, and improve clinical outcomes for heart and valve patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews
• Manage complex drug regimens
• Provide patient and family education on medications and disease states
• Monitor for efficacy, safety, and adherence
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics
• Contribute to care pathway development
• Assist with transitions of care and medication reconciliation
• Support quality improvement initiatives and population health efforts
• Document patient care activities in the electronic health record
• Collaborate with pharmacy colleagues and adhere to regulatory and organizational policies

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure in Kentucky
• Clinical pharmacy skills in ambulatory care or cardiology, including experience with:
  • Cardiovascular pharmacotherapy
  • Chronic disease management (e.g., heart failure, anticoagulation, hypertension)
  • Evidence-based medication protocols
• Strong patient care and communication skills, including:
  • Clear medication counseling
  • Shared decision-making
  • Effective collaboration with diverse patient populations and interdisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in clinical documentation, electronic health record use, and medication reconciliation, with attention to detail, accuracy, and regulatory compliance
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to:
  • Interpret clinical data
  • Apply treatment guidelines
  • Identify medication-related problems
  • Propose safe, effective solutions
• Time management, organization, and teamwork skills