Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist--full-time, days--Downtown Philadelphia

Penn Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Ambulatory Care, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Compensation and Benefits, Disease Prevention and Control, Drug Therapy, Employee Benefits, Hospital, Medications, Medicine, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Pharmacy, Quality Assurance, Quality of Care, Research Skills, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Penn Medicine is seeking a full-time, day shift Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for downtown Philadelphia. 

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Ambulatory Care develops, implements, and coordinates advanced clinical pharmacy services across ambulatory practice settings. Working collaboratively within interdisciplinary care teams, the specialist provides comprehensive medication management for patients with acute and chronic conditions, with a focus on optimizing therapeutic outcomes, minimizing medication-related risk, and supporting evidence-based prescribing. Responsibilities include conducting detailed medication assessments; supporting individualized medication and disease-state management through collaborative care models; providing longitudinal follow-up for patients with complex or high-risk medication needs; and delivering targeted medication education to patients and providers. The role also contributes to clinic-level quality and safety initiatives and promotes the safe, effective, and cost-conscious use of medications aligned with clinical and operational priorities. 

Credentials, Education or Equivalent Experience: 

  • PA Pharmacist Licensure (Required
  • Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Certification in area of specialty practice (or Pharmacotherapy if no specialty certification available) (Must be obtained within 1 year of hire)
  • Bachelor of Science Degree OR Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy (Required
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Residency OR 10 years of relevant hospital experience (Required
  • PGY2 Pharmacy Residency OR 3 years of relevant hospital experience (Preferred)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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