Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Disease

Job Summary

In this ambulatory pharmacy role, the successful candidate will provide direct patient care within an infectious disease clinic while collaborating with a broad array of healthcare providers. Responsibilities include prescription processing, medication counseling, immunizations, and prior authorization management.

• Location:
  
  West Reading, Pennsylvania – onsite
• Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm (no weekend or holiday shifts)
• Start date:
  
  To be determined

• Demonstrate the value of ambulatory pharmacy partnership to physician practices
• Maintain presence in clinic and handle medication questions from providers (formulary selection, dosing, ADRs, etc.)
• Ensure prescriptions flow through ambulatory pharmacy and are properly identified by pharmacy staff
• Maintain patient schedules for clinical pharmacist services (medication counseling, pillbox refills, immunizations, medication administration)
• Maintain patient lists and schedule appropriate follow‑ups to assess medication safety and efficacy, and communicate treatment plan recommendations with providers
• Coordinate patient refills and ensure auditable proof‑of‑delivery records are maintained
• Prepare and submit prior authorizations, manage denials and appeals
• Triage prescriptions that are limited distribution drugs or out‑of‑network
• Act as a financial advocate for patients when needed, leveraging charitable foundations, state programs, and manufacturer assistance to ensure medication affordability
• Navigate various platforms and document appropriately in EMR and specialty therapy management systems
• Contribute to the expansion of ambulatory pharmacy services through active participation in navigator committees and related projects
• Cross‑train in ambulatory pharmacy and assist with staffing as needed

• PharmD degree strongly preferred
• Current unrestricted pharmacist license in the appropriate state of practice
• 5+ years of community, retail, ambulatory, or health‑system pharmacy experience
• Experience in a specialty pharmacy and/or prior authorization processing is highly desirable

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Prior experience with pharmacy dispensing systems and insurance adjudication processes
• Comfortable working with clinical data, laboratory values, and patient medical records

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, and family building support
• Behavioral health solutions, paid parental and caregiver leave
• Professional development resources, mentorship programs, and employee resource groups
• Volunteer activity opportunities and employee wellness initiatives

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