Ambulatory Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Primary Care

Ambulatory Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Primary Care

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Under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator/Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Manager and according to department policies, procedures, and guidelines, the Clinical Specialist will provide the highest level of patient and customer care to patients undergoing treatment at the medical center. Working under clinical supervision of the general internal medicine director, the specialist ensures optimal patient‑related outcomes for general internal medicine clinic patients by preventing or resolving drug‑related issues and optimizing drug therapy.

The role provides drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, is integrally involved in education of pharmacists, residents, and students, and coordinates clinical projects, formulary coordination, policy revisions, billing compliance, and revenue capture.

• Work collaboratively with nurses, fellows, and attendings to optimize patient outcomes and improve population health activities.
• Provide primary care‑focused pharmacotherapy services within the clinic, evaluating and managing patients with chronic conditions (e.g., DM, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, COPD/Asthma, heart failure, smoking cessation) through direct patient care as outlined in the individual’s scope of practice.
• Work closely with primary care physicians, residents, nurses, and pharmacy liaisons to optimize rational, safe, evidence‑based, and cost‑effective therapy.
• Work with patients to identify strengths and barriers and develop individualized, patient‑centered pharmacotherapy care plans.
• Takes an active role in the development and implementation of quality improvement projects.
• Maintains own professional and specialized competency through continued education.
• Attends and participates in department staff‑development conferences or other activities related to staff development.
• Maintains certification for good clinical practice and human subject protection.
• Assists with formulary management (e.g., drug monographs, MUEs, medication guidelines).
• Participates in the upkeep and building of new and existing order sets and operational and clinical efficiencies in EPIC.
• In all activities complies with accreditation, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains HIPAA standards and confidentiality of protected health information.
• Adheres to departmental/organizational policies and procedures.
• Meets hospital‑wide standards in the following areas: conforms to standards of performance and conduct, utilizes hospital’s values, follows established infection control and safety procedures.
• Develops goals for each fiscal year based on the institutional scorecard and under the guidance of the Clinical Coordinator.
• Identifies opportunities for the development of new care management approaches.
• Precept pharmacy residents and students and participates in the orientation and cross‑training of pharmacists.
• Performs other duties as needed.

• Monitor patients for appropriateness and response to therapy.
• Document pertinent findings in the electronic medical record.
• Develop, document, and execute a patient‑centered plan of care utilizing national guidelines or established local protocol.
• Provide ongoing care for chronic problems as delineated in protocol.
• Order laboratory studies.
• Analyze laboratory and diagnostic test data to modify drug therapy and dosing as necessary.
• Identify and take specific corrective action for drug‑induced problems.
• Notify primary provider regarding atypical findings.
• Provide effective transition of care, including medication reconciliation and post‑discharge phone calls.
• Provide drug education and counseling to patients as outlined in department policies and procedures.
• Provide in‑service education to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare practitioners as needed.

Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.

Work requires a degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of…