Shields Health Solutions is looking for a Remote Ambulatory Care Pharmacist to provide integrated, hands-on support to patients and physicians, improving the quality of patient care. You'll develop personalized relationships within assigned clinics to enhance medication adherence and promote evidence-based therapy management.
What You'll Do
- Provide medication management including reconciliation, dose optimization, and adherence counseling within approved protocols.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop individualized, evidence-based care plans.
- Monitor and evaluate medication regimens for therapeutic goals, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
- Identify opportunities for drug therapy optimization and medication cost savings.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical outcome studies, and process improvement projects.
- Optimize resources by providing clinical justification for complex prior authorizations and appeals.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure seamless medication management and care coordination.
- Support occasional peer-to-peer requests and perform clinical assessments and education for patients on targeted medications.
- Ensure all clinical criteria comply with FDA guidance and evidence-based literature.
- Assist with workflow optimization to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality of care.
- Advocate for patient safety and medication literacy through education and counseling.
- Protect confidential information and update job knowledge through ongoing education and professional engagement.
- Attend team meetings and professional development activities to stay current with clinical practices.
What We're Looking For
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
- Active pharmacist license in California.
- Advanced practice pharmacist designation in California, meeting two of three specified criteria.
- 3+ years of experience as a clinical pharmacist.
- Ability to analyze information and exercise sound judgment.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Deep knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations.
- Ability to manage processes and exhibit strong technical and clinical skills.
- A constant focus on legal compliance, quality, and detail.
- Strong clinical knowledge and validated expertise in disease state management and treatment guidelines.
- Organized, high-integrity, dependable, empathetic, and an excellent listener/communicator.
- Energetic, highly motivated team player with strong personal skills.
- Discretion and confidentiality essential for handling sensitive data.
Nice to Have
- Completion of a PGY1/PGY2 residency.
Team & Environment
You will collaborate closely with a hybrid ambulatory care pharmacy team onsite and report to the Senior Director of Clinical Services and Manager of Clinical Services.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation for California duties: $127,000 - $155,000 plus bonus.
- Compensation for duties in other states: $127,000 - $133,000 plus bonus.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position. The role is based in Northern CA (Remote).
Shields Health Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
