Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist

Description Job Title: Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist Department: Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association (GRIPA) Location: 100 Kings Highway South, Rochester, NY Hours Per Week: 40 hours Schedule: Full-time, Days This position will be employed by the Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association, INC. (GRIPA). GRIPA was founded in 1996 as a unique collaboration between hospitals and physicians, for the purpose of simultaneously improving the quality and efficiency of health care. This position will not be employed by Rochester Regional Health (RRH). SUMMARY: An Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for promoting rational, cost-effective prescribing of drug therapy by working with patients and physicians (both GRIPA and non-GRIPA providers). The Pharmacist will also enhance and support patient education activities. RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluate appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of drug therapy and identify and resolve medication related issues. Design and individualize drug and non-drug therapies in the management of ambulatory disease states. Provide drug information and pharmacy resources to physicians and their staff, and other healthcare professionals as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as requested. Coordination of patient care: Facilitates a team approach and fosters a positive working relationship with members of the health care team. Works in collaboration with patient/caregiver, primary care physician, and all pertinent members of the healthcare team to assess, facilitate, plan, and advocate for quality, cost-effective, and appropriate services to meet the patient's health needs on an individual basis. Participate in face-to-face encounters with patients in their home, physician office and/or other setting, as needed. Facilitate quality, cost-effective medical and pharmacy management. Monitor their effectiveness in decreasing preventative hospitalizations and ER visits and other unnecessary use of health care resources. Report on successes as well as areas where there are opportunities for improvement. Maintain current knowledge base relative to clinical practice, disease management, and literature for the development of pathways and assessment tools to identify high risk care needs related to pharmacy. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy preferred or an equivalent combination of education and clinical pharmacy experience. Pharmacy license in New York State. Five (5) years Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist experience, Clinical Long-Term Care and/or Acute Hospital Clinical Pharmacist experience and/or Pharmacy Residency in Ambulatory Care. Strong computer skills. A collaborative spirit. Flexibility. Independent means of transportation, and a valid driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Board certification in Pharmacotherapy and/or Ambulatory Care. Board certified Geriatric Pharmacist. Bilingual skills are preferred. EDUCATION: BS: Pharmacy (Required) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: LPharm - License