Clinical Pharmacist- Ambulatory Care - Cardiology (PER DIEM) - Atlantic Health Overlook...

Job Description The Clinical Pharmacist delivers comprehensive, patient-centered pharmaceutical care across specialty areas. Responsibilities include reviewing and optimizing medication therapy, performing medication reconciliation, monitoring therapeutic outcomes, managing adverse drug events, and providing patient and caregiver education. The pharmacist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, participates in clinical rounds and provides drug information and pharmacotherapy recommendations. The role contributes to quality improvement initiatives, policy and protocol development, and clinical projects. The Clinical Pharmacist conducts medication use evaluations and research, ensuring compliance with regulations to support safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use. We are seeking a Per Diem Clinical Pharmacist to support ambulatory care services within a cardiology practice at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ. The Clinical Pharmacist will play a key role in chronic disease management for cardiology patients at high risk of hospital readmission, working collaboratively with cardiologists, practice staff, and inpatient clinical pharmacists to optimize medication therapy and support seamless transitions of care. Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology Conduct comprehensive medication history and medication reconciliation reviews for cardiology patients, with a focus on those at high risk of readmission (e.g., heart failure). Perform medication optimization, including assessment of medication access and affordability, and recommend appropriate alternatives or assistance programs when barriers are identified. Provide patient education on medication regimens, adherence strategies, and self-management of chronic cardiovascular conditions. Establish medication management goals of therapy in collaboration with patients and the care team, and monitor progress toward those goals. Address patient-related medication questions from physicians and practice staff, serving as a drug information resource for the cardiology practice. Collaborate with inpatient clinical pharmacists to ensure continuity of care across care settings, including post-discharge follow-up and transitions of care support. Participate in and contribute to quality and process improvement projects related to ambulatory cardiology medication management and readmission reduction. Document clinical interventions and patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD required. Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy required. Previous hospital pharmacy experience (2+ years) preferred. PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency training OR 2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in the assigned area. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage. Life & AD&D Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability. 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match. PTO & Paid Sick Leave. Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising. Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave. Backup and On-Site Childcare. Well-Being Rewards. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program. Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts. Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance. EEO Statement Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists