Shields Health Solutions
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist, Non-Oncology
RemoteUnited States only
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No BS summary
Experienced licensed pharmacist (PharmD) to provide remote ambulatory medication therapy management and adherence support for clinic patients. Must be licensed in California and qualify as an advanced practice pharmacist in CA (meet two of three listed criteria). Role focuses on clinical assessments, medication reconciliation, dose optimization and collaboration with clinic teams via phone/virtual/video.
Core skills
Medication therapy managementMedication reconciliation
Required skills
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)California pharmacist licenseAdvanced practice pharmacist (meets two of three CA criteria)Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointtelehealth / video conferencingweb-based platformsdata entry
Optional skills
PGY1/PGY2 residency (preferred)
What you'll do
- Provide medication management for individuals, including medication reconciliation, dose optimization, and medication adherence counseling within the stated parameters of the approved protocol/CPA/CDTM.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized care plans that align with evidence-based guidelines and best practices for therapy management.
- 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 phone, virtual or video-based clinical assessments/educational counseling at drug-level for patients within high priority clinics on targeted medication(s).
- Ensure all clinical criteria are in compliance with FDA guidance, 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.
- Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Attend and participate in team meetings, conferences, and other professional development activities.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in therapy management and incorporate them into clinical practice.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Director of Clinical Services and Manager of Clinical Services.
What they require
- Applicant must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and be a licensed pharmacist in CA.
- Applicant must be an advanced practice pharmacist in CA, by meeting two of these three criteria: A. Possession of a current certification in relevant area of practice (certified by ACPE as outlined in the California Business & Professions Code): 4210(a)(2)(A). B. Completed a postgraduate residency earned in the United States through an accredited postgraduate institution. C. Provided 1,500 hours of clinical experience under a collaborative practice agreement or protocol to patients within 10 years of application, where clinical experience includes initiating, adjusting, modifying or discontinuing drug therapy of patients.
- Completion of PGY1/PGY2 residency is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to analyze information, exercise good judgment, and possess strong verbal communication skills.
- Deep knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations.
- Ability to manage processes, exhibit strong technical and clinical skills, and maintain legal compliance while focusing on quality and detail.
- Strong clinical knowledge and validated expertise with focus on disease state management and treatment guidelines.
- Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, empathetic, good listener/communicator.
- Solid computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), navigating the internet and web-based platforms.
- Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through an assessment as part of the pre-employment process.
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