Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Population Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Location: Dover, Delaware 19901

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Day Shift

Salary: $136,406.40–$180,000 per year

Relocation Assistance: Available

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Population Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join a healthcare organization in Dover, Delaware. This role is ideal for a clinical pharmacist interested in population health management, ambulatory care, medication therapy management, and value-based healthcare initiatives.

The selected candidate will provide clinical pharmacy support to health plans and healthcare providers, focusing on improving medication-related quality outcomes, optimizing patient care, reducing avoidable hospital admissions, and implementing cost-containment strategies.

The position supports Medicare and commercial populations and works collaboratively with healthcare providers to improve clinical quality performance, medication adherence, and overall patient health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze clinical reports, electronic medical records (EMR), and pharmacy data to identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes and reduce medication-related costs.
• Evaluate and support pharmacy-related STAR and HEDIS quality measures to improve health plan performance.
• Assess members with specific medical conditions and identify barriers to treatment, medication adherence, and access to care.
• Provide Medication Therapy Management (MTM), patient education, and individualized medication management recommendations.
• Develop personalized health improvement plans, including appropriate screenings, self-management education, and clinical interventions.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based treatment strategies.
• Support initiatives designed to achieve and maintain a 5-STAR quality rating, with a target of 90% or greater for applicable measures.
• Identify members at risk for preventable hospital admissions or readmissions and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Document clinical interventions and evaluate their effectiveness in improving patient outcomes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for pharmacy-related clinical quality measures associated with value-based care agreements.
• Educate providers and health plan members regarding annual formulary changes.
• Participate in quality improvement committees, meetings, audits, and health plan initiatives.
• Develop and maintain clinical policies and procedures in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required.

Licensure and Certifications

• Active pharmacist license required.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification in a relevant specialty required. Relevant specialties may include:
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)
• Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP)
• Board Certified Cardiology Pharmacist (BCCP)
• Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
• Other relevant BPS specialty certifications, as applicable.

Experience

• At least 1 year of hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist, or
• Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency program.
• Successful completion of the credentialing process, if applicable.

State Licensure

• An active pharmacist license is required upon acceptance of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• At least 2 years of hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-2 Ambulatory Care residency program.
• Advanced degree such as a Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience with population health, ambulatory care, medication management, STAR ratings, HEDIS measures, quality improvement, or value-based care initiatives.

Compensation and Schedule

• Annual Salary: $136,406.40–$200,000.
• Employment Type: Full-time, permanent.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours.
• Shift Options: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.
• Weekends and Holidays: No regular weekend or holiday shifts.
• Relocation Assistance: Available.
• Location: Dover, Delaware.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation with relocation assistance available.
• Consistent weekday schedule with no regular weekend or holiday shifts.
• Opportunity to contribute to population health and value-based care initiatives.
• Professional growth in clinical pharmacy, ambulatory care, medication management, and healthcare quality improvement.
• Collaborative environment focused on improving patient outcomes and medication-related quality performance.

How to Apply

If you are a board-certified clinical pharmacist looking to expand your impact beyond traditional inpatient pharmacy practice, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Apply today or send a message to learn more about this opportunity.