Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Ambulatory Care

Vancouver Clinic

$150K — $175K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required
  • Minimum of 3 years experience or residency training preferred
  • Active Washington pharmacy license preferred
  • Strong foundational knowledge of pharmacotherapy and population health management
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions

Responsibilities

  • Perform necessary functions for optimal medication use to improve patient outcomes
  • Lead population health initiatives focused on value-based care
  • Manage pharmacotherapy for complex patients under Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreements
  • Conduct up to 15 patient appointments daily, both in-person and via telehealth
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team efforts to enhance patient care

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • 401k retirement plan with employer matching
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and mentorship
Full Job Description
We are hiring a Clinical Pharmacist to join our growing practice. The new clinician will join a growing group of patient-centered clinical pharmacists in Southwest Washington. Our Pharmacy Services Department consists of a small group of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who provide direct patient care for patients in SW Washington and Portland, Oregon. Our pharmacists are involved with our Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Epic Optimization of medication orders and tools, management of multiple population health initiatives, and providing drug information and cost containment strategies for patients and the organization. This position affords the opportunity to have a great work/life balance with amazing colleagues.

The ideal candidate is an outgoing, hardworking, patient-oriented, team player who will practice evidence-based medicine as part of a collegial group of clinicians. They will be excited to work side-by-side with physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Preference will be given to candidates with residency training or 3+ years of experience. Newer ambulatory-trained pharmacists who are quick learners and have excellent interpersonal skills are also encouraged to apply. Our clinical pharmacists are enthusiastic teachers and are eager to provide mentoring and on-the-job training for the right long-term candidate.

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will:
  • Be responsible for performing all necessary functions to ensure optimal use of medications to achieve specific outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life.
  • Serve as a clinical lead in population health and be a strong contributor towards the Vancouver Clinic goal of value-based care by providing focused multidisciplinary support for patients with chronic or high-risk medical conditions to optimize and streamline medication regimens to current standards of care.
  • Provide direct patient care and be responsible for managing the pharmacotherapy of complex patients with extensive Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreements with physicians at the Vancouver Clinic.
  • Be capable of seeing up to 15 patients a day through in-person and telehealth appointments.


Additional position details:
  • Full-time position (1.0 FTE)
  • Located in clinic offices in Vancouver and Portland with no weekend, evening, or holiday hours.
  • Active Washington license (preferred)
  • Compensation is salary model based on years of experience ($150,318 - $175,239)
  • Compensation information is provided based on available data at the time of posting and is subject to change.


We are rooted in Southwest Washington, located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The area offers a variety of housing options from suburban neighborhoods, downtown high rises, or rural locations with acreage. We enjoy year round recreational opportunities, a flourishing craft brewery scene, wineries, and tasty restaurants. Portland, Oregon, is nearby offering world-class food, a vibrant arts and theater scene, and numerous professional sports teams. Plus, if you live and work in Washington, there is no state income tax.

Please submit a CV and cover letter detailing your interest in our organization and position.

Betty Menkhaus

Physician & APC Recruiter



The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, 409A Deferred Compensation Plan (for eligible shareholder physicians) and 4% employer matching contribution. Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE. Contact your Recruiter for full information.

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