Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide medication management, medication access, and medication education to patients with a goal of improving the patient's clinical outcomes . They contribute to an efficient and effective workflow within the practice site and serve as the drug therapy expert for the clinic.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE

• Delivers evidence-based medication management to a specific patient population as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Collaborates with interdisciplinary care and support team for optimal care and service outcomes.

• Educates patients regarding medication details and disease states, tailoring communication as warranted using cultural competency and awareness of verbal and written health literacy.

• Provides guidance to patients regarding medication access and adherence.

• Advises medical team regarding medication information using subject matter expertise.

• Assist s with refinement and documentation of clinical processes . Participates in organizational improvement initiatives.

• Promotes a safe, clean and secure clinical environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

• Licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of North Carolina

Preferred

• Doctoral degree in Pharmacy .

• Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) ambulatory pharmacy residency , or an equivalent amount of relevant work experience.

• Credentialed as Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) as issued by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS).

• Eligibility to obtain Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) licensure .