Job Description
Job Description
Company Description
Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.
Job Description
Salud’s Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialists (CPS) are the medication-use experts on Family Medicine patient care teams and provide comprehensive medication management. The CPS approaches his / her tasks in a team-based fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. Primary responsibilities of this position include participating in ambulatory care clinical practice at Salud Family Health Services. The CPS provides direct patient care within a multidisciplinary model, including care under collaborative drug therapy management protocols, population health services, and medication consultant services.
We offer :
- Starting Annual Salary - $132,000 to $151,000
- Mon to Fri - 9 am to 5 pm
Comprehensive Benefits Package includes :
Medical ( Includes Free Medical Services at All Salud Facilities )Dental ( Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities )VisionFlexible Spending AccountsBasic Life and AD&DSupplemental Life and AD&DShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityAccident & Critical Illness InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program21 paid vacation days per year10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)8 Paid accrued Sick Days per yearFinancial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical educationRetirement savings plansEmployees working at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible for the Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud will contribute 5% of your base salary each monthOur Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve
Specific Duties :
Operates within the clinical scope and supervision of the clinical pharmacy Collaborative Drug Therapy Management Protocol, as well as all clinical pharmacy Standard Operating ProceduresEngages in providing clinical care services in ambulatory care, both in person and through telehealth modelsWorks in conjunction with Medical Providers, Dental providers, Behavioral Health Providers, and all other staff to ensure that patients obtain the highest standard of integrated health careParticipates in organizational multidisciplinary committees and workgroups relating to medication use. Examples include quality teams, research projects, Peer Review, and Thrive's new Provider trainingProvides education to other team members on new medical guidelines, updates in therapy, etc.Serves as a regular medication resource / mentor for new primary care providersDocuments consistently and appropriately for services completed in the electronic health recordPerforms comprehensive medication reviews to identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems as requested by primary care providersActs as a patient advocate for our vulnerable populations by ensuring that patients are fully informed and comfortable with their visit to SaludInstructs interns, students, and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacyAttends and participates in other activities conducted by Salud (i.e., staff training, educational sessions, meetings, etc.)Helps to ensure compliance with all federal and state rules and regulationsFollows procedures for the electronic health records systemPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications
Education :
Pharm.D. degree and advanced training, preferably through an ASHP-accredited residency or similar experience in ambulatory care. Candidates should have obtained board certification in ambulatory care (BCACP) or successfully completed board certification within one year of hireOther board certifications may be acceptable based on experience and clinical needExperience :
Previous ambulatory care experience and proficiency in medical Spanish are strongly preferred but not required. ASHP Accredited PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency preferred but not requiredLicensure :
Possess a license to practice pharmacy in good standing in the State of ColoradoKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of Contemporary Pharmacy Practice (including general aspects of pharmacy practice as well as those specifically related to the area of ambulatory care)Ability to teach staff and studentsExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrate strong problem-solving / decision-making abilityEffectively work within a multidisciplinary team, including the performance of scheduled as well as impromptu dutiesMust work well with the patient care teamThe application window is anticipated to close by 11 / 30 / 25
Additional Information
Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.