Ambulatory Pharmacist

Job overview

Ambulatory Pharmacist in Lauderhill, FL. This is a full-time, onsite position with a salary range of $118,062 - $168,658 per year. ChenMed is transforming healthcare for seniors. The Ambulatory Pharmacist is a patient-centered clinical professional dedicated to optimizing medication therapy within primary care clinics. Operating under a collaborative practice agreement, this role focuses on reducing polypharmacy, enhancing medication adherence, and managing chronic diseases to improve patient outcomes and elevate quality performance metrics such as CMS Star Ratings and HEDIS scores.

What you'll do

• Medication Management & Optimization: Collaborates with healthcare providers to adjust medication therapies, interpret lab results, and support clinical decision-making within a protocol-driven framework.
• Comprehensive Medication Reviews: Conducts detailed evaluations of medication regimens addressing safety, efficacy, cost considerations, side effects, and barriers to adherence.
• Chronic Disease Management: Proactively manages conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation, and asthma to improve control and prevent complications.
• Care Coordination & Transitions: Facilitates seamless transitions of care by resolving medication discrepancies during hospital discharges and preventing readmissions.
• Patient Education & Engagement: Delivers personalized counseling on medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies to empower patients and improve compliance.
• Lab Testing & Monitoring: Orders, interprets, and utilizes laboratory results to monitor medication, safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborative Practice & Protocols: Works directly with physicians and providers to implement and follow care protocols, including independent medication adjustments when appropriate.
• Administrative & Support Activities: Assists with physician consultations, provides accurate drug information, and supports the department’s quality improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Experience

Minimum two (2) years of relevant clinical experience in primary care, ambulatory care, managed care, or related setting

Skills & competencies

full-time

onsite

ambulatory pharmacist

pharmacist

medication management

chronic disease management

patient education

lauderhill fl

chenmed

healthcare

Benefits & perks

• https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents

About the employer

ChenMed is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.