Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist

An Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for promoting rational, cost-effective prescribing of drug therapy by working with patients and physicians (both GRIPA and non-GRIPA providers). The Pharmacist will also enhance and support patient education activities.

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  Evaluate appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of drug therapy and identify and resolve medication related issues.

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  Design and individualize drug and non-drug therapies in the management of ambulatory disease states.

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  Provide drug information and pharmacy resources to physicians and their staff, and other healthcare professionals as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as requested.

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  Coordination of patient care: Facilitates a team approach and fosters a positive working relationship with members of the health care team.

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  Works in collaboration with patient/caregiver, primary care physician, and all pertinent members of the healthcare team to assess, facilitate, plan, and advocate for quality, cost-effective, and appropriate services to meet the patient’s health needs on an individual basis.

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  Participate in face-to-face encounters with patients in their home, physician office and/or other setting, as needed.

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  Facilitate quality, cost-effective medical and pharmacy management.

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  Monitor their effectiveness in decreasing preventative hospitalizations and ER visits and other unnecessary use of health care resources.

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  Report on successes as well as areas where there are opportunities for improvement.

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  Maintain current knowledge base relative to clinical practice, disease management, and literature for the development of pathways and assessment tools to identify high risk care needs related to pharmacy.

• Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy preferred or an equivalent combination of education and clinical pharmacy experience.

• Pharmacy license in New York State.

• Five (5) years Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist experience, Clinical Long-Term Care and/or Acute Hospital Clinical Pharmacist experience and/or Pharmacy Residency in Ambulatory Care.

• Strong computer skills.

• A collaborative spirit.

• Flexibility.

• Independent means of transportation, and a valid driver’s license.

• Board certification in Pharmacotherapy and/or Ambulatory Care.

• Board certified Geriatric Pharmacist.

• Bilingual skills are preferred.