What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ambulatory Pharmacist Practitioner position at University of Florida Health?
Overview
The Ambulatory Pharmacist Practitioner provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care and medication management services for patients receiving care through UF Health Jacksonville Ambulatory Pharmacy. This centralized role supports medication access, optimization, adherence, and specialty pharmacy services across multiple service lines while collaborating closely with providers, nurses, care coordinators, and pharmacy staff.
Key responsibilities include Medication Therapy Management (MTM), prior authorization support, medication access services, specialty and specialty-lite pharmacy program management, patient education, and pharmacy workflow related to prescription processing, refill management, shipping, and medication delivery operations. The pharmacist serves as a resource to patients and healthcare teams to promote safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use while identifying and resolving medication-related problems.
The Ambulatory Pharmacist Practitioner supports the organization's integrated ambulatory care model, which includes embedded clinical pharmacy services within select outpatient clinics, by coordinating medication management and specialty pharmacy services that enhance patient access, adherence, and clinical outcomes.
The position also participates in quality improvement initiatives, accreditation and regulatory activities, and academic programs while serving as a liaison between patients, providers, payers, and pharmacy operations.
About Our Ambulatory & Specialty Pharmacy ServicesUF Health Jacksonville Ambulatory Pharmacy provides integrated ambulatory and specialty pharmacy services to a diverse patient population, including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, employee, and charity care patients. Through our 340B program, comprehensive medication access services, and coordinated pharmacy care model, we help patients overcome barriers to therapy and achieve optimal outcomes.
Our specialty pharmacy program provides comprehensive support for patients receiving complex therapies through clinical monitoring, refill coordination, adherence management, prior authorizations, financial assistance coordination, and medication delivery services.
In collaboration with embedded clinical pharmacy services throughout the health system, our ambulatory pharmacy team supports continuity of care, medication optimization, and enhanced patient access across multiple outpatient specialties.
Responsibilities
Clinical & Patient Care Services
- Provide Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and comprehensive medication reviews
- Conduct medication reconciliation and identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems
- Provide patient education and adherence counseling
- Monitor therapeutic outcomes and support medication optimization initiatives
- Assist with transitions of care and outpatient medication management
Medication Access & Prior Authorizations
- Facilitate prior authorizations, appeals, formulary exceptions, and payer-required documentation
- Coordinate patient assistance, manufacturer programs, copay assistance, and financial support resources
- Collaborate with providers and clinic staff to improve medication access and reduce treatment delays
Specialty & Specialty Lite Pharmacy Services
- Support patient onboarding, refill coordination, adherence monitoring, and ongoing clinical assessments
- Coordinate care for specialty medication patients and maintain documentation required by accreditation and payer standards
- Support Specialty Lite services and coordinate care
Pharmacy Operations
- Oversee workflow associated with prescription fulfillment, refill processing, shipping, and medication delivery services
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, payer, and accreditation requirements
- Support inventory management, operational efficiency, and quality assurance initiatives
- Provide oversight and guidance to pharmacy technicians and support personnel
Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy -OR- Pharm D. degree (Doctor of Pharmacy).
Preferred Education: Post-graduate residency training.
Necessary Skills: Attention to detail and ability to distinguish drug products. Fine motor coordination and manual dexterity. Computer skills and accuracy in calculations. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Supervision of technician employees.
Required Licensure/Certifications: Registered Pharmacist in the state of Florida -OR- Eligible for Pharmacist license in the State of Florida within 90 days of the date of hire/transfer.
Required Experience: Less than one year Pharmacist/intern experience.
Preferred Experience: Experience and/or advanced training in specific practice area.
Supervision: Supervisory responsibility of 3-18 employees.