Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Join our Shields team today! Shields Health Solutions is redefining patient care through health-system integrated specialty pharmacy. We’re hiring an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist who will p rovide integrated support to patients and  physicians   th r ough  a "hands-on" approach to improve the quality of patient care. This is  accomplished  by developing personalized relationships with patients and prescribers of assigned clinics to improve medication adherence and promote evidence- based care, with expansion  into   Gastroenterology (GI) disease states.   The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist  (ACP)  will help advance quality pharmacotherapy care by actively assuring the provision of safe,  efficacious ,  and cost-effective drug therapy for  GI  populations . The ACP collaborates closely  with  the  team  onsite to  maximize  full suite of   clinical services within  supported  clinics. The pharmacist performs assessments on disease state management and drug therapy  education stratified  based on  medication  risk  level  and  approved clinic  protocol .  ACP   role  will focus   to  identify ,  resolve , and  prevent  medication-related problems.  Additional  services will also be offered to overcome identified barriers to medication compliance , injection  training   and  any other  obstacle  related to adherence .   Sign-On Bonus: $4,000.00 Location: Onsite in Kalamazoo, MI Specialty Area: Gastroenterology (GI) Salary: An employee in this position who performs the job duties in Michigan can expect a salary rate between $110,000 and $146,400 (Hourly Equivalent: Approximately $52.88 - $70.38 per hour, based on a 40-hour workweek.) plus bonus pursuant to the terms of an any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. SUMMARY :   Provide medication therapy management for individuals with  GI  dis ease states , including medication reconciliation, dose optimization, and medication adherence counseling.   Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized care plans that align with evidence-based guidelines and best practices for  GI  management.   Monitor and evaluate medication regimens to ensure clinical criteria are met, including therapeutic goals, adverse effects, and drug interactions.   I dentify  opportunities for drug therapy optimization and provide recommendations for medication cost savings initiatives when applicable .   Evaluate and  monitor  the appropriateness of infusion and injectable specialty therapies for gastrointestinal disorders, including biologic and advanced therapies used in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related disease states. Assess treatment response, adherence, safety, laboratory monitoring, site-of-care considerations, and opportunities for therapy optimization in collaboration with the gastroenterology care team .   Participate in quality improvement initiatives by actively  participating  in clinical outcome  studies , REM S   compliance/ reporting, and  ACP-related  process improvement projects.   Optimize  resources and workflows with supporting roles handling complex prior authorizations/appeals by providing clinical justification for medication approval, including supporting literature and rationale.   Collaborate with healthcare providers, including  assigned  clinic physicians, specialists, and  onsite clinic  pharmacists, to ensure seamless medication management and coordination of care.   Support occasional peer-to-peer requests upon  demand.   Perform clinical assessments/educational counseling at drug-level for all patients within  high priority  clinics on qualified on a targeted medication(s)   Ensure all clinical criteria  are  in clinical compliance with guidance from FDA, clinical guidelines, and  appropriate evidence-based  literature.   Assist  with workflow optimization initiatives, including identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality of care.   Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to  identify  operational changes and recommend strategies that enhance productivity, quality, and standards of excellence.   Advocate for and promote patient safety and medication literacy through patient education and counseling.   Protects  the organization's  value by keeping information  confidential.   Updates job knowledge by  participating  in educational opportunities; professional publications;  maintaining  personal networks; participating in professional organizations to promote new  line  of services .   Attend and  participate  in team meetings, conferences, and other professional development activities to stay abreast of current clinical practices and emerging trends.   Stay updated with the latest advancements in  GI  and incorporate them into clinical practice.   Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the  company.   Other duties as assigned  by Manager of Clinical Services .   Experience/ Education:   Required Licensure/Certification:  Applicant must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and be a licensed  p harmacist in  M I .   Years of Experience :  Required  3+ years' experience as a clinical pharmacist .  Completion of PGY1/PGY2 residency is preferred.  Experience in specialty pharmacy required; prior experience in GI strongly preferred. Should additional licensure need to be obtained, the applicant will commit to obtaining the required licensure within a mutually agreed upon timeframe. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting these requirements.      Skills :  Strong clinical knowledge and validated  expertise  with a focus on  GI  care and other  disease states . A bility or willingness to serve as a subject matter expert in GI among pharmacy peers and hospital or health system partners.  Mu