Pharmacist - Clinical Anticoagulation Management Services

Overview Take the lead in a high-impact, clinical role where you’re at the heart of patient safety and outcomes! As an AMS Pharmacist , you’ll command the front lines of anticoagulation management. Operating under a collaborative practice agreement, you have the autonomy to design, implement, and optimize life‑saving therapy regimens for patients across the entire Carle network. You are the ultimate subject matter expert, serving as a critical educator for patients and a trusted consultant for fellow healthcare professionals. From mastering complex bridging protocols to mentoring a dedicated team of pharmacy technicians, you’ll be the driving force behind a gold‑standard care program. Step into a role where your clinical expertise meets direct, life‑changing patient impact every single day! Qualifications Education Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with at least 3 years of experience Licensure & Certifications Registered Pharmacist (RPh) | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Professional Experience Anticoagulation management experience is preferred Professional Skills & Competencies Strong working knowledge of all aspects of clinical guidelines for anticoagulation Responsibilities Anticoagulation Pharmacist (or Specialist) Clinical Practice & Patient Care Comprehensive Management: Manage warfarin including implementation, monitoring, and peri‑procedural bridging protocols. Direct Patient Intervention: Provide high‑level Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and patient care to optimize prescribing, administration, and clinical monitoring. Care Coordination: Facilitate seamless transitions of care, coordinating hospital discharges with inpatient teams and providing pre‑ and post‑procedure guidance. Triage & Consultation: Manage high‑volume INR reviews and patient encounters; triage abnormal lab results and assess clinical status to determine next steps. Patient Education: Counsel patients on therapy adherence, safety considerations, and dosing instructions to improve health outcomes. Clinical Operations & Leadership Staff Supervision: Directly supervise Anticoagulation Management Service (AMS) technicians and support staff to ensure operational excellence. Guidelines Development: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop clinical guidelines, order sets, and evidence‑based drug therapy protocols. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all pharmacy operations align with the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act and relevant government/commercial regulations. Clinical Safety: Screen for drug‑drug, drug‑diet, and drug‑disease state interactions; provide patient‑specific dosing recommendations based on renal function, age, and clinical status. Professional Representation: Serve as a pharmacy representative on various hospital committees and workgroups to drive departmental initiatives. Mentorship & Administration Staff Development: Lead the training and orientation of new employees and pharmacy staff. Communication Management: Oversee patient communication channels, ensuring timely responses to inquiries, triage needs, and education requests. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $52.06 per hour - $89.54 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits. Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr