Ambulatory Pharmacist, Specialist

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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Sturdy Health Medical Group is currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Ambulatory Pharmacist Specialist with a focus on Healthcare Quality outcomes to join our progressive medical group. The primary purpose of this role is to develop and lead pharmacy collaborative practice models in chronic disease management aimed at advancing quality and population health clinical outcomes. The ideal candidate for this role demonstrates high standards of professionalism and a genuine commitment to improving quality of patient care. They excel at working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, fostering a cooperative atmosphere, and are proactive in proposing innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes. They demonstrate leadership abilities, are highly organized, and capable of making sound decisions. The candidate is an excellent communicator, comfortable interacting with a diverse range of people and is able to explain complex pharmaceutical information in a way that patients and other healthcare providers can understand.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of three years of experience in a clinical practice setting with demonstrated skills (or residency equivalence)
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of chronic disease management, population health principles, practice models, and the healthcare landscape
• Experience in quality improvement strategies
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team and coordinate collaborative efforts

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Direct patient care in the ambulatory environment including educating and medication management of patients with chronic conditions
• Develop, implement, and manage pharmacist-provider collaborative practice models, strategies, and initiatives aimed at improving quality of care and clinical outcomes
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement population health programs focusing on chronic disease management, prevention, and wellness
• Education of healthcare providers and clinical staff on medication therapy and pharmaceutical care principles
• Serve as a preceptor for trainee pharmacists
• Lead medication policy and procedure development for ambulatory care practices
• Facilitate care transitions after emergency department discharges for at risk patients
• Participate in the formulation of population health policies, strategies, and guidelines
• Facilitate medication management services to optimize patient outcomes and reduce potential medication-related issues
• Monitor and analyze population health data and clinical outcomes, identifying trends, and suggesting improvement measures
• Ensure medication safety and effectiveness, adhering to local and federal regulations

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education/Training

• Doctorate of Pharmacy from an accredited institution required
• Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency from a program accredited by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacist is required
• Completion of a PGY2 in Ambulatory Care Residency from a program accredited by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacist is highly recommended

Licenses/Certification:

Active or eligibility for Massachusetts Pharmacist License

AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA:

Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures

ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS:

Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the work place, and with or without reasonable accommodation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer at clinical practice sites

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Salary Range: $109,280.04-$171,079.79

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Salary Range Details

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.