Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist

Requirements

• A PharmD or bachelor’s degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy is required.
• Completion of PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or 3+ years working as a clinical pharmacist in direct patient care is required.
• An active Pharmacist licensure (in good standing) to practice pharmacy in the state in which you are applying in or and/or the ability to acquire this at the time of hire is required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a State Board of Pharmacy Preceptor’s license by the current state you are applying to within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with referring physicians to optimize pharmacotherapy according to standard care guidelines for optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, focusing on managing chronic and specialty drug-related disease states.
• Conduct health and medication histories and perform limited physical examinations as necessary to evaluate medication therapy effectiveness.
• Evaluate patient response to medication therapy based on laboratory values, patient reported outcomes and optimize pharmacotherapy based on clinical assessment of findings.
• Provide disease state and medication education to patients and care team.
• Assist in managing medication-related problems in clinics and act as the drug information resource.
• Serve as a liaison between outpatient pharmacies and clinic staff, aiding in resolving third-party coverage barriers.
• Document patient interactions in the electronic medical record.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and containment programs.
• Participate in adverse drug reaction and medication error reporting programs.
• Represent the department in hospital committees and attend staff development activities.
• Maintain professional competency through continued education.
• Develop fiscal year goals aligned with institutional objectives.
• Support 340b program operations, including patient identification and staff education.
• Assist with prescription intake, filling, or delivery on a limited basis.
• Create and maintain a healthy work environment by fostering communication, accountability, and ethical conduct.
• Engage in departmental initiatives and uphold organizational values.
• Adhere to hospital infection control and safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care or Specialty Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship is preferred.
• 2+ years of work experience in ambulatory care pharmacy setting post PGY1 training or 3+ years post PharmD is preferred.