Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Ambulatory Care

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

At Vancouver Clinic, caring for people is our first priority and the driving force behind everything we do. New clinicians will find a collegial, supportive, and caring environment of healthcare professionals committed to our patients and community. Our multispecialty clinic is physician owned, which prioritizes the highest quality patient care and a strong work-life balance.

We are hiring a Clinical Pharmacist to join our growing practice. The new clinician will join a growing group of patient-centered clinical pharmacists in Southwest Washington. Our Pharmacy Services Department consists of a small group of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who provide direct patient care for patients in SW Washington and Portland, Oregon. Our pharmacists are involved with our Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Epic Optimization of medication orders and tools, management of multiple population health initiatives, and providing drug information and cost containment strategies for patients and the organization. This position affords the opportunity to have a great work/life balance with amazing colleagues.

The ideal candidate is an outgoing, hardworking, patient-oriented, team player who will practice evidence-based medicine as part of a collegial group of clinicians. They will be excited to work side-by-side with physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Preference will be given to candidates with residency training or 3+ years of experience. Newer ambulatory-trained pharmacists who are quick learners and have excellent interpersonal skills are also encouraged to apply. Our clinical pharmacists are enthusiastic teachers and are eager to provide mentoring and on-the-job training for the right long-term candidate.

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will:

• Be responsible for performing all necessary functions to ensure optimal use of medications to achieve specific outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life.
• Serve as a clinical lead in population health and be a strong contributor towards the Vancouver Clinic goal of value-based care by providing focused multidisciplinary support for patients with chronic or high-risk medical conditions to optimize and streamline medication regimens to current standards of care.
• Provide direct patient care and be responsible for managing the pharmacotherapy of complex patients with extensive Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreements with physicians at the Vancouver Clinic.
• Be capable of seeing up to 15 patients a day through in-person and telehealth appointments.

Additional position details:

• Full-time position (1.0 FTE)
• Located in clinic offices in Vancouver and Portland with no weekend, evening, or holiday hours.
• Active Washington license (preferred)
• Compensation is salary model based on years of experience ($150,318 $175,239)
• Compensation information is provided based on available data at the time of posting and is subject to change.

We are rooted in Southwest Washington, located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The area offers a variety of housing options from suburban neighborhoods, downtown high rises, or rural locations with acreage. We enjoy year round recreational opportunities, a flourishing craft brewery scene, wineries, and tasty restaurants. Portland, Oregon, is nearby offering world-class food, a vibrant arts and theater scene, and numerous professional sports teams. Plus, if you live and work in Washington, there is no state income tax.

We recognize that each person's unique experience, identity, and perspective advances our ability to deliver the best possible care to our patients. We encourage candidates of every background to apply to join our team.

Please submit a CV and cover letter detailing your interest in our organization and position.