Ambulatory Clinical Care Pharmacist Specialist

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist)

Join our Shields team today! Shields Health Solutions is redefining patient care through health-system integrated specialty pharmacy. We’re hiring an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist who will p rovide integrated support to patients and  physicians   th r ough  a "hands-on" approach to improve the quality of patient care. This is  accomplished by developing personalized relationships with patients and prescribers of assigned clinics to improve medication adherence and promote evidence- based care, with expansion  into   Gastroenterology (GI) disease states.  

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (ACP)will help advance quality pharmacotherapy care by actively assuring the provision of safe,  efficacious , and cost-effective drug therapy for  GI populations . The ACP collaborates closely with the team onsite to  maximize full suite of   clinical services within  supported  clinics. The pharmacist performs assessments on disease state management and drug therapy  education stratified based on  medication  risk  level and approved clinic  protocol .  ACP   role  will focus   to identify ,  resolve , and  prevent medication-related problems.  Additional services will also be offered to overcome identified barriers to medication compliance , injection  training   and  any other  obstacle related to adherence .  

Sign-On Bonus: $20,000.00

Location: Onsite in Portage, MI

Specialty Area: Gastroenterology (GI)

Salary: An employee in this position who performs the job duties in Michigan can expect a salary rate between $130,000 and $146,400 (Hourly Equivalent: Approximately $62.50 - $70.38 per hour, based on a 40-hour workweek.) plus bonus pursuant to the terms of an any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

SUMMARY :  

• Provide medication therapy management for individuals with  GI dis ease states , including medication reconciliation, dose optimization, and medication adherence counseling.  

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized care plans that align with evidence-based guidelines and best practices for  GI management.  

• Monitor and evaluate medication regimens to ensure clinical criteria are met, including therapeutic goals, adverse effects, and drug interactions.  

• I dentify opportunities for drug therapy optimization and provide recommendations for medication cost savings initiatives when applicable .  

• Evaluate and  monitor the appropriateness of infusion and injectable specialty therapies for gastrointestinal disorders, including biologic and advanced therapies used in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related disease states. Assess treatment response, adherence, safety, laboratory monitoring, site-of-care considerations, and opportunities for therapy optimization in collaboration with the gastroenterology care team .  

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives by actively  participating in clinical outcome studies , REM S   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 clinical assessments/educational counseling at drug-level for all patients within  high priority clinics on qualified on a targeted medication(s) 

• Ensure all clinical criteria  are in clinical compliance with guidance from FDA, 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.  

• Protects  the organization's value by keeping information  confidential.  

• Updates job knowledge by  participating in educational opportunities; professional publications;  maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations to promote new  line of services .  

• Attend and  participate in team meetings, conferences, and other professional development activities to stay abreast of current clinical practices and emerging trends.  

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in  GI and incorporate them into clinical practice.  

• Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the  company.  
• Other duties as assigned by Manager of Clinical Services .

  Experience/ Education:  

• Required Licensure/Certification: Applicant must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and be a licensed  p harmacist in  M I prior to employment offer.

• Years of Experience :  Completion of a Pharmacy Practice Residency accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)
  • OR three (3) years of clinical pharmacy experience
  • OR Certifications from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (Preference for BCACP, BCGP, BCIDP, BCPS)
  • OR hold the Certified Specialty Pharmacist credential
• Should additional licensure need to be obtained, the applicant will commit to obtaining the required licensure within a mutually agreed upon timeframe. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting these requirements.   

• Skills :  Strong clinical knowledge and validated  expertise with a focus on  GI care and other  disease states . A bility or willingness to serve as a subject matter expert in GI among pharmacy peers and hospital or health system partners.  Must have the ability to identify barriers to medication adherence and implement and monitor plans to improve medication adherence. The ability to motivate and coach patients to help them achieve better outcomes and identify goals of therapy.  Ability to analyze information, exercise good judgment,  possess strong verbal communication skills, have deep knowledge of pharmacology  developments, and FDA health regulations. Ability to manage processes,  exhibit strong technical and clinical skills,  maintain constant focus on legal compliance, while being highly productive with a focus on quality and details .   Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  

• Traits : Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, quality focus, empathetic, good listener/communicator  

• Other : Energetic, highly motivated, team player with strong personal and communication skills; discretion and confidentiality essential as position deals with  highly sensitive and  private data  

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Solid computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for communication, documentation, and data management, as well as, 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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