A Clinical Pharmacist provides medications to patients and educates patients and physicians on the proper use of medications. Works in a clinical setting, directly with physicians and other health professionals, often granted patient care privileges and responsibility of assisting in patient care management. Usually requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Category Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist Job Type Contract This role offers an opportunity to deliver advanced ambulatory clinical pharmacy services as an integral member of a dynamic healthcare team. As a credentialed pharmacist practicing under Collaborative Practice Agreements (CPAs), you will optimize therapeutic outcomes, improve medication access, and contribute to cost-effective care delivery. This position emphasizes a nationally recognized Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) model, shaping the foundation of a leading ambulatory pharmacy program.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide clinical ambulatory pharmacy services through CPA credentialing, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation of therapeutic plans. Conduct patient medication management visits involving reconciliation, laboratory monitoring, counseling, and chronic disease management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers and teams to implement evidence-based medication interventions aimed at enhancing quality, safety, and reducing costs. Manage provider referrals with closed-loop communication to ensure coordinated patient care. Facilitate patient access to medications by coordinating prior authorizations, financial assistance, and benefit investigations. Oversee specialty medication therapies, ensuring safe initiation, monitoring, and continuity. Deliver drug information and education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Precept pharmacy students, interns, and residents as assigned. Develop and enhance pharmacy systems and services to elevate patient care. Participate in research, policy development, quality improvement initiatives, and committee work advancing ambulatory pharmacy services. Document interventions and report outcomes in the electronic health record in line with national ambulatory pharmacy standards.
Qualifications:
Active Delaware Pharmacist License in good standing. Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certification in Pharmacotherapy, Ambulatory Care, Cardiology, or Geriatrics (required). Minimum one year of clinical pharmacy experience, including residency. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD strongly preferred).
Preferred:
PGY1 or PGY2 ambulatory care residency, experience with Collaborative Practice Agreements, specialty medication management, CMM, and chronic disease management.
Location:
This position is based in Dover, DE. This contract opportunity is suited for pharmacists seeking a clinical leadership role within ambulatory care, offering a chance to impact diverse patient populations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess strong clinical expertise, a proactive approach to patient-centered care, and a commitment to advancing pharmacy practice. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to engage in this rewarding clinical pharmacy opportunity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
