Sturdy Health Medical Group is seeking a dynamic and patient-centered Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – Endocrinology & Anticoagulation Services to join its growing multidisciplinary care team. The specialist will provide advanced ambulatory pharmacy services through collaborative practice agreements and team-based care models to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes.
The specialist will function as an embedded member of the Endocrinology, Cardiology, and Primary Care teams and serve as a clinical leader for pharmacist-managed endocrine and anticoagulation services across the medical group. Working in close partnership with physician leadership, population health team, and other healthcare professionals, the specialist will support evidence-based care, enhance access to clinical pharmacy services, and help develop innovative ambulatory care programs. The position is expected to support the development of sustainable pharmacist-led care models that enhance patient access, provider efficiency, and clinical outcomes.
Education/Training
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Doctorate of Pharmacy from an accredited institution required
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Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency required, a PGY2 in Ambulatory Care Residency highly recommended
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Active Pharmacist license in the state of Massachusetts
Advanced knowledge and understanding of anticoagulation and chronic disease management including diabetes, population health principles, practice models, and the healthcare landscape
Experience in quality improvement strategies
Demonstrated ability to work on a team and coordinate collaborative efforts
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP)
Completion of a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency
Previous experience managing patients with diabetes, anticoagulation therapy, and other chronic disease states in an ambulatory or population health setting.
Experience developing and implementing pharmacist-led clinical services or ambulatory care programs
Experience precepting pharmacy residents, students, or other healthcare trainees.
Working knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems and population health management tools
Essential Job Functions:
Develop, implement, and manage pharmacist-provider collaborative practice models, strategies, and initiatives aimed at improving quality of care and clinical outcomes
Co-manage patients via a collaborative practice agreement
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement population health programs focusing on chronic disease management, prevention, and wellness
Educate patients, healthcare providers, and other staff on medication therapy
Develop and sustain an anticoagulation clinic across Sturdy Health Medical Group
Serve as a preceptor for trainee pharmacists
Lead medication policy and procedure development for ambulatory care practices
Participate in the formulation of population health policies, strategies, and guidelines
Facilitate medication management services to optimize patient outcomes and reduce potential medication-related issues
Ensure medication safety and effectiveness, adhering to local and federal regulations
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Age and Diversity Related Criteria:
Consistently treats patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.
Ability to Fulfill Job Expectations:
Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Demands:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
Ability to move between exam rooms, clinical workspaces, and office locations as needed to support patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Ability to frequently use hands and fingers for computer keyboarding, data entry, documentation, and operation of office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, providers, staff, and external partners in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication platforms.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information, medication records, laboratory results, and other healthcare documentation.
Ability to maintain visual acuity necessary to review electronic health records, medication information, and written materials.
Ability to perform prolonged periods of computer and telephone work.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or move office supplies, educational materials, or equipment weighing up to 15 pounds.
Ability to travel between physician practice locations as needed to support patient care and program operations.
Ability to work in a clinical environment with potential exposure to communicable diseases and other healthcare-related hazards, utilizing appropriate safety precautions and personal protective equipment when required
The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.
