Clinical Pharmacist

Dothouse Health is a diverse, multi-disciplinary health care and social service agency in Boston’s Fields Corner Neighborhood. Our state-of-the art facilities provide comprehensive clinical services such as Primary Care, Eye Care, Radiology/Mammography, Behavioral Health and Laboratory services. Dorchester House provides over 120,000 visits a year to Adult, Pediatrics and Family Medicine patients.

DotHouse Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our integrated primary care team. The Clinical Pharmacist serves as a clinical resource for patients, providers and staff and as a strategic thought partner across the health center.

Working collaboratively with primary care providers, nurses, population health staff, and the on-site pharmacy. The Clinical Pharmacist helps optimize medication therapy, improve chronic disease outcomes, and remove barriers to medication access.

Work Hours: 40 hours per week, full time and in person required.

Work with primary care providers to manage medications for patients with diabetes, hypertension, asthma, hyperlipidemia, heart failure, and other chronic conditions.

Review medication regimens for safety, effectiveness, adherence, drug interactions, and cost, and make recommendations to the care team.

Review and interpret patient-generated health data, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and remote blood pressure monitoring, and incorporate findings into medication management recommendations

Under collaborative practice agreements, where appropriate, adjust medications and order laboratory monitoring.

Meet with patients to review medications, answer questions, discuss side effects, and teach proper use of inhalers, insulin, injectable medications, glucose monitors, and other medication devices in real-time and following primary care visits. Help manage formulary changes by identifying affected patients, recommending alternative medications, and implementing changes under CDTM where appropriate.

Support medication access by assisting with complex prior authorizations, formulary restrictions, medication denials, and insurance-related barriers to care.

Help patients access affordable medications by identifying lower-cost alternatives, manufacturer assistance programs, and other financial resources.

• Perform medication reconciliation after hospital discharge and other transitions of care.
• Work closely with the on-site pharmacy and clinical staff to coordinate medication-related care.
• Participate in quality improvement projects related to chronic disease management, medication safety, and clinical quality measures.
• Document patient encounters and recommendations in the electronic health record.
• Precept pharmacy students and other learners as appropriate.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Prefer ASHP accredited residency. (BPS) Board Certified in a Pharmacy Specialty

Licensed pharmacist in the state of Massachusetts. Adhere to the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy for licensed pharmacists.

Maintains required continuing education for licensure.

Completed ASHP Accredited PGY1 with Emphasis in Ambulatory Care or PGY 1 plus PGY 2 in Ambulatory Care preferred.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Board Certified preferred (BCACP) certified or equivalent certification in area of expertise or willingness/ability to obtain within 2 years of employment
• 3-5 years of clinical pharmacy experience
• Experience in a community health center or Federally Qualified Health Center
• Experience practicing under a Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) agreement
• Experience using the Epic electronic health record (EHR) and comfort documenting clinical encounters, managing in-basket messages, and working within primary care workflows
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience precepting pharmacy students or residents
• Fluency in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Cape Verdean Creole