Pharmacy Specialist - Ambulatory Care (family Medical Center - Little Rock)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Not specified
Ambulatory care setting
Patient-centered care
Medication optimization
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for its Ambulatory Care team in Little Rock, Arkansas. The role involves providing pharmacotherapy support, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring safe medication therapy for patients, with a focus on evidence-based practices

Job Summary

  • The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) for Ambulatory Care provides comprehensive pharmacotherapy support in the ambulatory care setting, serving as a consultative resource to providers on evidence-based therapeutic alternatives, medication optimization, and drug information.
  • The Ambulatory CPS collaborates daily with the interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across a broad ambulatory population, including direct patient care services provided under approved collaborative practice agreements.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only), Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for its Ambulatory Care team in Little Rock, Arkansas. The role involves providing pharmacotherapy support, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring safe medication therapy for patients, with a focus on evidence-based practices.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ambulatory care setting
  • patient-centered care
  • medication optimization
  • drug information
  • interdisciplinary care team

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative health care organization
  • improving patient care

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy Degree
  • PGY1 residency training OR 3 years of applicable experience
  • Arkansas Pharmacist license or eligible for Arkansas licensure
  • PGY2 residency in Ambulatory Care or 5 years of experience
  • Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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