Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist

Summary

Join Shields Health Solutions as an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (ACP) and provide integrated support to patients and physicians. You will develop personalized relationships to improve medication adherence and promote evidence-based care. Working remotely, you will collaborate with an onsite team to maximize therapy management services. Responsibilities include phone-based assessments, identifying and resolving medication-related problems, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team. You will also participate in quality improvement initiatives and advocate for patient safety. 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 and validated expertise with focus on diabetes care, disease state management and treatment guidelines

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
• Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, quality focus, empathetic, good listener/communicator
• Energetic, highly motivated, team player with strong personal and communication skills; discretion and confidentiality essential as position deals with highly sensitive and private data