Regional Manager, Ambulatory Pharmacist

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct supervision of Ambulatory Pharmacists and support staff, including hiring, performance reviews, and development plans within their region.
• Program Oversight — Manages the ambulatory pharmacy program within their region and their own location/center.
• Quality & Metrics Leadership — Owns CMS Star Ratings and HEDIS performance at a regional level, including A1C and HBP, not just contributes to them, as well as enhancing medication related STARs impacts.
• Operational Accountability — Directs patient care and outcomes, scheduling, policy development, management, regulatory compliance, and EMR coordination.
• Stakeholder Leadership — Primary liaison to physician, payer relations when necessary, population health, and senior administration.
• Education & Precepting — Responsible for staff development for ambulatory care pharmacists within the region.
• Medication Management & Optimization:
  Collaborates with healthcare providers to adjust medication therapies, interpret lab results, and support clinical decision-making within a protocol-driven framework.
• Comprehensive Medication Reviews:
  Conducts detailed evaluations of medication regimens addressing safety, efficacy, cost considerations, side effects, and barriers to adherence.
• Chronic Disease Management:
  Proactively manages conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation, and asthma to improve control and prevent complications.
• Care Coordination & Transitions:
  Facilitates seamless transitions of care by resolving medication discrepancies during hospital discharges and preventing readmissions.
• Patient Education & Engagement:
  Delivers personalized counseling on medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies to empower patients and improve compliance.
• Lab Testing & Monitoring:
  Orders, interprets, and utilizes laboratory results to monitor medication, safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborative Practice & Protocols:
  Works directly with physicians and providers to implement and follow care protocols, including independent medication adjustments when appropriate.
• Administrative & Support
  
  Activities:
  
  Assists with physician consultations, provides accurate drug information, and supports the department’s quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned or modified at manager’s discretion.

• Knowledge of and experience with state and federal insurance programs
• Familiarity with appropriate local, state, and federal pharmacy-related regulations
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 50%; flexible to work evening, weekends and/or holidays as needed
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) required
• Valid pharmacy license in good standing
• Registered Pharmacist (RPh) required, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred
• BCACP or BCGP a plus
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in primary care, ambulatory care, managed care, or related clinical setting with at least two (2) years of pharmacist management experience
• Residency training or ambulatory care certification is highly preferred
• Certification in immunization and medication therapy management is a plus
• Experience in managed care, HMO, PBM, or MSO settings is a plus
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required within first 90 days of employment
• This position requires possession and maintenance of a current, valid Driver's License

PAY RANGE: $128,686 - $183,837 Salary The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

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