Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Salud Family Health

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

151000.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Management, Patient Care, Team Collaboration, Clinical Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care, Patient Advocacy, Education, Documentation, Problem Solving, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Pharmacy Practice, Telehealth, Quality Improvement, Mentorship, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Job Description Salud’s Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialists (CPS) are the medication-use experts on Family Medicine patient care teams and provide comprehensive medication management. The CPS approaches his/her tasks in a team-based fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. Primary responsibilities of this position include participating in ambulatory care clinical practice at Salud Family Health Services. The CPS provides direct patient care within a multidisciplinary model, including care under collaborative drug therapy management protocols, population health services, and medication consultant services. We offer: Starting Annual Salary - $132,000 to $151,000 Mon to Fri - 9 am to 5 pm What we offer: Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels) Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network) Low deductibles and co-insurance Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies Dental PPO plan Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities Vision Up to 21 paid vacation days per year 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday) Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible. 403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings. Flexible Spending Accounts Basic Life and AD&D Supplemental Life and AD&D Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Employee Assistance Program Financial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical education Specific Duties: Operates within the clinical scope and supervision of the clinical pharmacy Collaborative Drug Therapy Management Protocol, as well as all clinical pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures Engages in providing clinical care services in ambulatory care, both in person and through telehealth models Works in conjunction with Medical Providers, Dental providers, Behavioral Health Providers, and all other staff to ensure that patients obtain the highest standard of integrated health care Participates in organizational multidisciplinary committees and workgroups relating to medication use. Examples include quality teams, research projects, Peer Review, and Thrive's new Provider training Provides education to other team members on new medical guidelines, updates in therapy, etc. Serves as a regular medication resource/mentor for new primary care providers Documents consistently and appropriately for services completed in the electronic health record Performs comprehensive medication reviews to identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems as requested by primary care providers Acts as a patient advocate for our vulnerable populations by ensuring that patients are fully informed and comfortable with their visit to Salud Instructs interns, students, and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy Attends and participates in other activities conducted by Salud (i.e., staff training, educational sessions, meetings, etc.) Helps to ensure compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations Follows procedures for the electronic health records system Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Education: Pharm.D. degree and advanced training, preferably through an ASHP-accredited residency or similar experience in ambulatory care. Candidates should have obtained board certification in ambulatory care (BCACP) or successfully completed board certification within one year of hire Other board certifications may be acceptable based on experience and clinical need Experience: Previous ambulatory care experience and proficiency in medical Spanish are strongly preferred but not required. ASHP Accredited PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency preferred but not required Licensure: Possess a license to practice pharmacy in good standing in the State of Colorado Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Contemporary Pharmacy Practice (including general aspects of pharmacy practice as well as those specifically related to the area of ambulatory care) Ability to teach staff and students Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrate strong problem-solving/decision-making ability Effectively work within a multidisciplinary team, including the performance of scheduled as well as impromptu duties Must work well with the patient care team The application window is anticipated to close by 1/31/26 Additional Information Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides comprehensive medication management and participates in ambulatory care clinical practice. They work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of integrated health care for patients.