Clinical Pharmacist - Primary Care

Description

MaineHealth Corporate

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 76167

Summary:

Within MaineHealth's Ambulatory Pharmacy Department, the clinical pharmacist will be a part of our growing primary care pharmacy team. In this role, the pharmacist will help provide seamless medication access and medication management for patients. This clinical pharmacist position will be focused on providing high quality, direct patient care through collaborative practice and supporting our primary care teams.

In addition, the clinical pharmacist will support the transitions of care for patients. The clinical pharmacist will collaborate closely with other primary care pharmacists throughout MaineHealth. Travel will be required to regional primary care practices located inSouthern Maine.Ambulatory care experience with direct patient care strongly preferred. Strong interest in drug therapy management for patients with chronic diseases required. PGY1 Pharmacy residency preferred.

Some core functions include:

*Work collaboratively with all healthcare professionals to provide safe and cost-effective patient care

*Communicate directly with patients and their families on all aspects related to medication therapy promoting high levels of knowledge, engagement, and adherence.

*Ensure appropriate and optimized medication therapy for patients with chronic disease including, but not limited to, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and weight management.

*Provide education to other healthcare professionals including precepting trainees to enhance clinical competency on topics related to medication therapy.

*Partner with other healthcare professionals to develop evidence-based clinical pathways

*Generate and analyze process and outcome measures for use in assessing medication-related patient outcomes.

*Demonstrate ongoing professional development including meeting continuing education requirements, keeping abreast of current professional literature and how it relates to clinical, financial and safety outcomes.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Education: Pharm.D. or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized/accredited school or college of pharmacy required.

2. License/Certifications: Eligible for pharmacist license through the Board of Pharmacy in the State of Maine required.

3. Experience: Previous pharmacist experience preferred.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $122,408.00to $165,630.40per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact sharon.nightingale@mainehealth.org

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