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Job Summary:The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist embedded within the Wayne Mobile Health Unit (WMHU) serves as a community-based clinical pharmacist supporting medication access, medication optimization, medication therapy management (MTM), pharmacy operations, and pharmacist-delivered patient care services across the Mobile Health Unit network.
This role supports pharmacist-led clinical services within the Mobile Access Pharmacy Program (MAPP) through operational execution and optimization of medication access initiatives, MTM services, community-based clinical pharmacy services, and pharmacy-related workflows. The position works closely with program leadership to identify opportunities for service enhancement, workflow improvement, and expansion of pharmacist-delivered care.
Primary responsibilities include community-based clinical pharmacy services, medication therapy management, medication access coordination, medication inventory oversight, pharmacy operations support, workflow optimization, quality improvement activities, and expansion of pharmacist-delivered services within mobile unit settings. The position may participate in pharmacist-managed care services through approved protocols under collaborative practice agreements as operational needs and program priorities expand.
This role supports pharmacist-led clinical services within the Mobile Access Pharmacy Program (MAPP) through operational execution and optimization of medication access initiatives, MTM services, community-based clinical pharmacy services, and pharmacy-related workflows. The position works closely with program leadership to identify opportunities for service enhancement, workflow improvement, and expansion of pharmacist-delivered care.
Primary responsibilities include community-based clinical pharmacy services, medication therapy management, medication access coordination, medication inventory oversight, pharmacy operations support, workflow optimization, quality improvement activities, and expansion of pharmacist-delivered services within mobile unit settings. The position may participate in pharmacist-managed care services through approved protocols under collaborative practice agreements as operational needs and program priorities expand.
Job Description:Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Community-Based Clinical Pharmacy Services
- Deliver pharmacist-led patient care services in community-based and mobile health unit settings.
- Conduct face-to-face, telephonic, and virtual pharmacist encounters focused on medication therapy management, medication optimization, medication reconciliation, medication adherence, preventive care, and care coordination.
- Identify and resolve medication-related problems, adherence barriers, affordability concerns, and care coordination needs.
- Provide patient-centered medication education, disease state counseling, self-management support, and medication-related clinical recommendations.
- Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary care teams to improve medication-related outcomes and continuity of care.
- Provide pharmacist-managed care services under approved collaborative practice agreements, protocols, and delegated authority, including medication initiation, modification, monitoring, and follow-up activities.
- Support pharmacist-led disease state management initiatives aligned with program priorities, including smoking cessation services and other chronic disease management programs as developed and implemented by the program.
- Participate in targeted longitudinal patient management activities when appropriate to support program operations, continuity of care, and pharmacist-led clinical services.
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
- Deliver comprehensive and targeted MTM services during MHU events, clinic encounters, and follow-up activities.
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews, medication reconciliation, adherence assessments, and medication-related risk evaluations.
- Develop recommendations to improve medication safety, effectiveness, affordability, and adherence.
- Identify opportunities for referral to MHU clinical services and pharmacist-led medication management services.
- Medication Access, Pharmacy Operations, and Inventory Management
- Coordinate medication access services including affordability assessments, manufacturer assistance resources, formulary-based medication coverage programs, medication delivery coordination, and pharmacy partner collaboration.
- Support implementation and management of medication access initiatives designed to reduce financial and logistical barriers to care.
- Maintain secure and compliant medication storage practices in accordance with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and program protocols.
- Manage medication inventory activities including procurement, reconciliation, expiration monitoring, inventory tracking, and distribution processes supporting Mobile Health Unit operations.
- Coordinate distribution of medications, supplies, and patient care materials utilized by Mobile Health Unit clinical programs.
- Support operational workflows associated with medications designated for administration by Mobile Health Unit physicians and nursing staff.
- Identify and resolve operational barriers impacting medication availability, medication access, and continuity of care.
- Clinical Workflow Development & Service Expansion
- Participate in development and implementation of strategies to improve the efficiency, reach, and effectiveness of pharmacist-delivered services
- Collaborate with Mobile Health Unit staff to identify patients who may benefit from pharmacist intervention prior to community events and clinical encounters.
- Assist with development of pharmacist scheduling workflows, pre-visit planning activities, targeted patient outreach initiatives, and referral pathways.
- Participate in development and implementation of processes that increase utilization of pharmacist-delivered MTM services and medication access resources.
- Monitor operational metrics and identify opportunities for workflow optimization, quality improvement, and service expansion.
- Participate in development and implementation of new pharmacy services aligned with pharmacy program strategic priorities.
- Documentation, Operations & Program Support
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record and designated operational systems.
- Participate in workflow development, operational planning, implementation activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support scalability and sustainability of pharmacist-led services across Mobile Health Unit operations.
- Participate in phone tree coverage, operational support activities, and pharmacy-related workflow coordination.
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, community health workers, operational staff, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Communicate medication-related recommendations, patient care updates, and clinical concerns effectively within interdisciplinary workflows.
- Serve as a clinical resource for pharmacy learners, residents, interns, and trainees as appropriate.
- Credentialing & Professional Accountability
- Maintain active pharmacist licensure and required continuing education.
- Practice within approved scope and delegated authority for all pharmacist-led clinical services and collaborative practice agreement activities.
- Maintain competency in medication therapy management, medication access services, community-based clinical pharmacy practice, protocol-driven prescribing workflows, and pharmacist-led patient care activities.
- Maintain competency in disease state management services supported by the pharmacy clinical programs, including smoking cessation and other pharmacist-managed care services as assigned.
- Maintain required credentialing, training, and competency assessments necessary to provide pharmacist-led services under collaborative practice agreements and institutional protocols.
- Participate in ongoing quality assurance, protocol training, and clinical workflow review activities as required.
Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training:
Required Qualifications
- PharmD degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy
- Active pharmacist license in the State of Michigan or eligibility for Michigan licensure prior to hire
- Completion of a PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or equivalent experience with community-based clinical pharmacy services, ambulatory care, medication management, or population health programs.
- Experience providing medication therapy management, comprehensive medication management, medication reconciliation, or pharmacist-led clinical services.
- Ability to independently manage pharmacist-delivered patient care activities, medication therapy management services, medication access initiatives, and clinical care coordination activities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfort working within hybrid, community-based, and interdisciplinary healthcare environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with medication access programs, affordability initiatives, patient assistance programs, medication procurement, inventory management, medication distribution, or community pharmacy operations.
- Experience providing pharmacist-managed care services under collaborative practice agreements, standing orders, or protocol-driven care models.
- Experience developing clinical workflows, operational processes, quality improvement initiatives, service implementation activities, practice transformation programs, or pharmacist-led service expansion efforts.
- Experience collaborating with community pharmacy partners, public health organizations, community-based healthcare programs, or interdisciplinary care teams.
- Experience working with underserved, underreached, or community-based patient populations.
- Experience with population health outreach, care coordination, preventive care services, social determinants of health initiatives, or non-traditional healthcare delivery models.
- Experience supporting community-based clinical pharmacy services, mobile healthcare programs, public health initiatives, innovative pharmacy practice models, or pharmacist-led community health programs.
- Experience precepting or mentoring pharmacy students, residents, interns, or trainees.
- Familiarity with program development, workflow optimization, implementation of new clinical services, or program evaluation activities.
- Familiarity with electronic medical record documentation, care management workflows, and population health management tools.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong clinical competency in medication management and MTM services while possessing the operational skills necessary to support medication access infrastructure, pharmacy-related workflows, and community-based care delivery models
- Ability to independently manage pharmacist-delivered patient care activities, medication therapy management services, medication access initiatives, pharmacy-related operational responsibilities, and clinical care coordination activities within established protocols and institutional policies.
- Ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and manage multiple clinical, operational, and follow-up responsibilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including clinical documentation and interdisciplinary communication.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within hybrid, remote, office-based, community-based, and interdisciplinary healthcare environments.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation and Microsoft Office applications including Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to exercise initiative, clinical decision-making, problem-solving, and sound professional judgment.
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical protocols, workflows, collaborative practice agreements, medication access procedures, inventory management processes, and operational policies appropriately.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, workflow coordination, follow-up management, inventory oversight, and continuity of care coordination.
- Comfort working within community-based, population health, public health, and non-traditional healthcare delivery models.
- Ability to identify opportunities for workflow improvement, service enhancement, and operational optimization within a growing pharmacist-led clinical service line.
Safety Requirements:
- Compliance with all Wayne Health, departmental, and Mobile Health Unit safety policies and procedures
- Adherence to HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and secure clinical documentation standards
- Compliance with infection prevention, occupational health, and community-based clinical safety protocols
- Maintenance of required institutional trainings, credentialing, and clinical compliance requirements
- Ability to safely perform responsibilities within hybrid, remote, office-based, and community healthcare environments
Working Conditions/Schedule:
- Hourly position with schedule and hours determined based on operational and programmatic needs of the department, patient care activities, community programming, staffing needs, and operational priorities.
- Responsibilities are performed through a combination of office-based activities at 400 Mack, remote patient care activities, and participation in Wayne Mobile Health Unit community-based operations.
- Some evening or weeken...