Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

Position Overview

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist to provide comprehensive medication therapy management and disease state management services within the ambulatory care setting. As an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, the pharmacist collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication use and improve patient outcomes.

Working under collaborative practice agreements, the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist delivers direct patient care through in-person and telehealth encounters, assessing medication regimens for appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, tolerability, and adherence. The pharmacist is responsible for identifying, resolving, and preventing medication-related issues; establishing individualized treatment goals; and managing, monitoring, and adjusting medication therapies to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. This role also supports quality improvement initiatives, addresses gaps in care, promotes evidence-based practices, and enhances patient satisfaction through patient-centered care and education.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit: UHS Ambulatory Pharmacy Services Primary Work Shift: Day Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation Range: $54.17 - $81.25 per hour, depending on experience ----- Job Responsibilities Clinical Medication & Disease Management Provide comprehensive medication therapy management and disease state management services for patients in the ambulatory care setting. Manage patients with chronic conditions including, but not limited to, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart failure, asthma, COPD, anticoagulation therapy, pain management, smoking cessation, and geriatric medication optimization/deprescribing.

Utilize evidence-based guidelines and clinical expertise to assess, monitor, and optimize medication regimens to improve patient outcomes and minimize medication-related risks. Establish and monitor individualized treatment goals in collaboration with patients and healthcare providers. Patient Assessment & Care Planning Collect, interpret, and evaluate relevant clinical, laboratory, diagnostic, and imaging data to support medication-related decision making. Assess medication therapy for appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, tolerability, adherence, and potential adverse effects. Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems through direct patient care interventions.

Recommend and implement clinically appropriate treatment modifications under collaborative practice agreements and organizational protocols. Patient & Provider Education Educate patients and caregivers on medications, disease states, treatment plans, self-management strategies, and adherence techniques to support active participation in care. Provide drug information, educational programs, and clinical in-services to physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other…

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