Clinical Pharmacist Ambulatory
Core
Interpret, evaluate, prepare, and dispense medications in an ambulatory/outpatient setting while collaborating with multidisciplinary care providers to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication use.
Role type
Clinical Pharmacist (Ambulatory/Outpatient)
Builds
Medication regimens, patient care plans, and immunization services for outpatient populations
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmacy / Ambulatory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pharmacotherapeutic principles, pharmacokinetics, medication dispensing, drug interaction analysis, immunization administration, EHR navigation, prior authorization management, patient education, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Compounding, collaborative practice agreements, quality improvement initiatives, precepting
Technologies
Computerized pharmacy information systems, EHRs, automated dispensing technology
Responsibilities
Review and approve medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness; dispense medications accurately; provide patient and provider education on drug use; perform immunizations and medication administrations; manage prior authorizations and medication access programs; monitor laboratory results and adjust regimens per protocol; oversee pharmacy technicians and interns.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC