Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Ambulatory Care

At Vancouver Clinic, caring for people is our first priority and the driving force behind everything we do. New clinicians will find a collegial, supportive, and caring environment of healthcare professionals committed to our patients and community. Our multispecialty clinic is physician owned, which prioritizes the highest quality patient care and a strong work-life balance.

We are eager and ready to hire another Clinical Pharmacist to join our growing practice. The new clinician will join a growing group of patient centered clinical pharmacists in Southwest Washington. Our Pharmacy Services Department currently consists of a small group of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Our pharmacy team provides direct patient care for patients in SW Washington and Portland, Oregon. Our pharmacists are involved with our Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Epic optimization of medication orders and tools, management of multiple population health initiatives, and providing drug information and cost containment strategies for patients and the organization. This position affords the opportunity to have a great work/life balance with amazing colleagues.

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will:

• Be responsible for performing all necessary functions to ensure optimal use of medications to achieve specific outcomes that improve a patient’s quality of life.

• Serve as a clinical lead in population health and be a strong contributor towards the Vancouver Clinic goal of value-based care by providing focused multidisciplinary support for patients with chronic or high-risk medical conditions to optimize and streamline medication regimens to current standards of care.

• Provide direct patient care and be responsible for managing the pharmacotherapy of complex patients with extensive Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreements with physicians at the Vancouver Clinic.

• FTE position located in clinic offices in Vancouver and Portland with no weekend, evening, or holiday hours.

• Be capable of seeing up to 15 patients a day through in-person and telehealth appointments.

• Have an active Washington license.

The ideal candidate is an outgoing, hardworking, patient-oriented, team player with an excitement to practice evidence-based medicine in a collegial, cohesive group of other clinicians. They will be excited to work side-by-side with physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Preference will be given to candidates with residency training, 3+ years of experience and/or comfort with co-managing care with other clinicians. Newer ambulatory trained pharmacists that are quick learners and have excellent interpersonal skills are also encouraged to apply. Our clinical pharmacists are enthusiastic teachers and are eager to provide mentoring and on-the-job training for the right long-term candidate.

We are rooted in Southwest Washington, located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The area offers a variety of housing options from suburban neighborhoods, downtown high rises, or rural locations with acreage. We enjoy year-round recreational opportunities, a flourishing craft brewery scene, wineries, and tasty restaurants. Portland, Oregon, is nearby offering world-class food, a vibrant arts and theater scene, and numerous . Plus, if you live and work in Washington, there is no state income tax.

We recognize that each person’s unique experience, identity, and perspective advances our ability to deliver the best possible care to our patients. We encourage candidates of every background to apply to join our team.

If interested, please reach out with your CV and a cover letter to Betty Menkhaus, our clinician recruiter.

Betty Menkhaus

Physician & APC Recruiter

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, 409A Deferred Compensation Plan (for eligible shareholder physicians) and 4% employer matching contribution. Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE. Contact your Recruiter for full information.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.