Clinical Pharmacist: On-Site The Brooklyn Hospital Center

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to optimize medication therapy outcomes and ensure the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medications. This role involves collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient-centered medication plans, monitor therapeutic responses, and provide evidence-based recommendations. The Clinical Pharmacist also participates in formulary management, medication-use evaluations, quality improvement initiatives, and staff/patient education.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Conduct comprehensive medication therapy reviews for patients on specialty medications, ensuring safety, efficacy, and adherence.
• Provide disease-specific counseling and education to enhance patient understanding and engagement in therapy.
• Partner with prescribers, nurses, case managers, and payers to facilitate initiation and continuity of specialty therapies.
• Support prior authorization, appeals, and benefits verification processes to ensure timely patient access to treatment.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, adverse events, and adherence metrics to evaluate therapy effectiveness.
• Document and report interventions and outcomes to support quality improvement and compliance.
• Ensure all specialty pharmacy activities adhere to URAC/ACHC standards, manufacturer agreements, and payer requirements.
• Maintain documentation and reporting to support audits and accreditation readiness.
• Participate in developing clinical protocols, therapeutic management programs, and formulary strategies.
• Lead or support initiatives that optimize workflow efficiency, patient satisfaction, and overall program growth.

EDUCATION:

• A PharmD or bachelor's degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy is required.
• Completion of PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or 3+ years working as a clinical pharmacist in direct patient care is required.
• Completion of a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care or Specialty Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship) is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• An active Pharmacist licensure (in good standing) to practice pharmacy in the state in which you are applying in or and/or the ability to acquire this at the time of hire is required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a State Board of Pharmacy Preceptor's license by the current state you are applying to within one year of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of work experience in ambulatory care pharmacy setting post PGY1 training or 3+ years post PharmD is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrated expertise in medications, drug interactions, medical procedures, therapies, diagnoses, and disease states is essential.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective communication with diverse stakeholders including hospital staff, patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritize duties, and adhere to deadlines.
• Organized work approach with a proficiency in maintaining accurate documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in additional languages is advantageous.
• Self-directed with strong self-management abilities; capable of identifying and addressing issues independently.
• Proven track record in process improvement and a keen eye for detail and precision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers.

The below are required prior to the start date OR as a condition of employment with supervisory oversight for new practitioners completing residency

• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy residency (required); and BCACP eligible or certified (required);
• New York State pharmacy licensure/license eligibility with eligibility for CDTM and Immunization endorsements (required); and
• For privileging, we also require BLS certification, malpractice insurance that includes a "consulting" rider.

Special Working Conditions (On-call, travel, shift, coverage):

• Minimal travel required for this position.
• Clearway Health Specialty Pharmacies, serving patients in hospitals, health systems, and communities, may require employees at client sites to work on company-recognized holidays.

This information is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Clearway Health. The current annual compensation range for this position is $126,500 - $158,000. The actual rate within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.