Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024). 

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states. 

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

The Clinical Pharmacist Ambulatory Services provides direct patient care in hospital or community-based
clinics. The pharmacist works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers, and
patients to optimize drug therapy and outcomes using evidence-based standards of care. This job is
responsible for providing effective, efficient and accurate ambulatory pharmaceutical care to achieve
organizational, patient care, and quality measure goals and objectives. The incumbent is responsible for
working within the scope of their license, performed in accordance with organizational protocols,
internal guidelines/standards, and any applicable State regulatory requirements

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participates in the evaluation and management of diseases and health conditions in collaboration with
other health care providers
2. Prescribe pharmaceutical agents as outline in the approved collaborative drug therapy management
agreement including initiating, adjusting, and discontinuing drug therapy
3. Order and interpret drug therapy-related tests
4. Ensure patients have access to and receive safe, efficacious and cost-effective medication therapy
5. Work collaboratively to resolve medication access and adherence issues
6. Address medication-related issues to support care coordination and transitions of care

7. Performs appropriate Point-of-care laboratory testing as required for the visit
8. Provides patients and/or families with focused teaching on safe and effective use of prescribed
medications and non-pharmacologic management of chronic health conditions
9. Precepts Pharmacy Interns and Pharmacy Residents. May serve as the Residency Program Director or
Coordinator if applicable to their location.

Requirements

-Graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy

-Active KY Pharmacy license in good standing 

-Current knowledge of evidence based clinical pharmacy
practice and pharmacotherapies- Knowledge of Health Plans such as Medicare, Medicaid, and
commercial plans

-Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to all age groups of patients served and infection
control, safety and risk management standards as relates to the
ambulatory pharmacy setting.

Preferred

Completion of three (3) years of practice experience with at
least 50% of time spent in ambulatory care activities, or

Completion of a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy residency, or

Completion of a PGY1 residency plus one (1) year of practice
experience with at least 50% of time spent in ambulatory care
activities

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Incumbent will promote and protect CommonSpirit Health’s integrity, and understand and accept any
consequences for failure to comply with the following:
Incumbents will know and comply with applicable rules and regulations including applicable Federal health care
program requirements, the CommonSpirit Health Standards of Conduct: Our Values in Action Reference Guide,
and CommonSpirit Health policies and procedures. Incumbents will also comply with CommonSpirit Health’s
Conflicts of Interest policy, completing the annual conflicts of interest disclosure as necessary, and promptly notify
management and fully disclose at any time in which there is a potential for a conflict of interest.
Incumbent will take responsibility for his/her actions, seek guidance for, and promptly report any suspected
violation as provided in the Standards of Conduct and CommonSpirit Health policies and procedures. Incumbent
will maintain the highest standards of business ethics and integrity, including representing CommonSpirit Health
in a positive way, display honesty in all dealings, and ensure confidentiality of all proprietary and operational
information in accordance with laws, regulations and policies. Incumbent will maintain the confidentiality and
integrity of all patients’ Protected Health Information in accordance with HIPAA and HITECH regulations and
CommonSpirit Health policies and procedures. Incumbent will maintain appropriate records and documentation
pertinent to the client/patient/staff and department operation applicable to his/her role. The incumbent will
complete all mandatory education on time, and will cooperate in investigation matters as requested.