Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist

Summary

Join Shields Health Solutions as an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (ACP) and make a difference in patients' lives. This remote role involves providing integrated support to patients and physicians, focusing on improving medication adherence and promoting evidence-based care. You will collaborate with a team to manage medication therapy, develop care plans, monitor regimens, and identify opportunities for optimization. The position requires strong clinical knowledge, communication skills, and a commitment to quality patient care. Shields offers a supportive and inclusive work environment, recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Requirements

• Hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and be a licensed pharmacist in state of employment
• 3+ years' experience as a clinical pharmacist
• Ability to analyze information, exercise good judgment, possess strong verbal communication skills, have deep knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations
• Ability to manage processes, exhibit strong technical and clinical skills, maintain constant focus on legal compliance, while being highly productive with a focus on quality and details
• Strong clinical knowledge on disease state management and treatment guidelines
• Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, quality focus, empathetic, good listener/communicator

Responsibilities

• Provide medication therapy management including medication reconciliation, dose optimization, and medication adherence counseling
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized care plans that align with evidence-based guidelines and best practices
• Monitor and evaluate medication regimens to ensure clinical criteria are met, including therapeutic goals, adverse effects, and drug interactions
• Identify opportunities for drug therapy optimization and provide recommendations for medication cost savings initiatives when applicable
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives by actively participating in clinical outcome studies, REMs compliance/reporting, and ACP-related process improvement projects
• Optimize resources and workflows with supporting roles handling complex prior authorizations/appeals by providing clinical justification for medication approval, including supporting literature and rationale
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, including assigned clinic physicians, specialists, and onsite clinic pharmacists, to ensure seamless medication management and coordination of care
• Support occasional peer-to-peer requests upon demand
• Perform clinical assessments/educational counseling at drug-level for all patients within high priority clinics on qualified on a targeted medication(s)
• Ensure all clinical criteria is in clinical compliance with guidance from FDA, clinical guidelines, and appropriate evidence-based literature
• Assist with workflow optimization initiatives, including identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality of care
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify operational changes and recommend strategies that enhance productivity, quality, and standards of excellence
• Advocate for and promote patient safety and medication literacy through patient education and counseling
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations to promote new line of services
• Attend and participate in team meetings, conferences, and other professional development activities to stay abreast of current clinical practices and emerging trends
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in diabetes care and incorporate them into clinical practice
• Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the Company
• Other duties as assigned by Senior Director of Clinical Services and Manager of Clinical Services

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of PGY1/PGY2 residency
• Energetic, highly motivated, team player with strong personal and communication skills; discretion and confidentiality essential as position deals with highly sensitive and private data