Clinical Ambulatory Pharmacist

Cook Children's Health Care System

$110K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited pharmacy school with PGY1 residency or equivalent experience.
  • Eligible for Texas Licensure as a registered pharmacist.
  • Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 60 days for critical areas.
  • Preferred experience in ambulatory care pharmacy, especially with pediatric patients and specialty medications.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive medication education to pediatric patients and caregivers.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve medication therapy outcomes.
  • Support medication access initiatives including prior authorizations and patient financial assistance.
  • Work with outpatient and specialty pharmacy teams to ensure medication adherence and procurement.
  • Monitor patients on specialty therapies for effective follow-up and management.
  • Act as a clinical resource for providers on medication selection and alternatives.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care processes.

Benefits

  • Collaborative practice environment with multidisciplinary care teams.
  • Exposure to pediatric specialty clinics enhancing professional development.
  • Opportunities for involvement in quality improvement projects.
  • Support for continuing education and certification requirements.
Full Job Description
Location:

Medical Center-Prosper

Department:

Pharmacy-Retail

Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Clinical Ambulatory Pharmacist serves as an integral member of the pediatric ambulatory care team, collaborating closely with providers, patients, caregivers, and pharmacy staff to optimize medication therapy outcomes. This role focuses on medication management, patient education, specialty medication access, and care coordination across multiple pediatric specialty clinics.

This position is assigned to multiple pediatric specialty clinics and offers the opportunity to build strong collaborative relationships with providers, patients, caregivers, outpatient pharmacy teams, and specialty pharmacy services to improve medication access, education, and overall patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive medication education and counseling to pediatric patients and caregivers.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes.
  • Support medication access initiatives, including prior authorizations and appeals, financial assistance programs, and specialty medication coordination.
  • Work closely with outpatient pharmacy and specialty pharmacy teams to facilitate medication procurement, adherence, and ongoing therapy management.
  • Monitor and manage patients receiving specialty therapies, ensuring appropriate follow-up and medication utilization.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for providers regarding medication selection, dosing, monitoring, and therapeutic alternatives.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to enhancing patient care processes within ambulatory clinics.


Education & Experience:
  • Graduate from an American Council on Pharmacy Education accredited school of pharmacy PGY1 residency accredited by the American Society for Health-System Pharmacy or 2 years commensurate pharmacist experience in a health-system setting


Certification/Licensure:
  • Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Licensure as a registered pharmacist
  • Pharmacist and pharmacy preceptor licensure must be obtained within 90 days of employment
  • Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 60 days of hire (critical care areas only)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous ambulatory care pharmacy experience preferred
  • Experience working with pediatric patients and specialty medications is highly desirable
  • Strong patient counseling, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

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