Clinical Pharmacist-Population Health/Ambulatory Care, Full-time Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Clinical Pharmacist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for identifying, preventing, and/or resolving medication related problems; for providing authoritative information to other health care professionals, patients, and the public; and for assuring that the informational, clinical, and drug distribution components of pharmacy services function as an integrated system to provide patient centered care to the patients and staff of Northwestern Medicine.

The mission of the Department of Pharmacy is to deliver the safest, highest quality, most effective and efficient patient care while developing the best people, advancing research, and integrating pharmacy services to successfully coordinate care across the Northwestern Medicine enterprise.

The vision of the Department of Pharmacy is to be a recognized as a national leader in advancing the pharmacy enterprise through excellence, innovation, education and research.

Scheduling:

• This opportunity has the flexibility to work at either the Central region NM campus (located in Chicago, IL) OR the West region NM campus (located in Winfield, IL).

Responsibilities:

• Works under collaborative practice agreements with physicians, advanced practice nurses, and physician assistants to manage patient therapeutic needs related to hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and other chronic conditions as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, medical assistants, dieticians, care coordinators and others to address patient treatment needs related to hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and other chronic conditions.
• Meets with patients individually to provide medication support and monitoring either by 1) managing directly or 2) in partnership with physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, dieticians, medical assistants, care coordinators, and other members of the Ambulatory Care Clinic team.
• Adjusts therapy as indicated by patient condition and laboratory results.
• Educates patients and their families about medications.
• Communicates professional knowledge effectively in both oral and written forms to patients and other health professionals.
• Maintains a comprehensive EPIC patient profile. The profile will include pertinent information which may influence medication therapy decisions.
• Maintains a current medication list in EPIC by performing medication reconciliation at each patient visit.
• Bills for clinical services provided where appropriate.
• Develop communication materials to support clinical initiatives, as needed.
• Presents clinical information to patient groups, as needed.
• Participates in Medical Resident, Pharmacy Resident, and Pharmacy Student Training
• Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities of the center.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and plans workload within given time constraints. Works cooperatively with other members of the team to assure established center objectives are accomplished.
• Maintains proficiency and expertise in area(s) of practice through continuous professional development.
• Prepares and presents information at various committees, as needed.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve health outcomes across targeted populations, focusing on quality performance metrics.
• Analyze clinical and claims data to identify care gaps, stratify risk, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with prescribers and care teams to coordinate patient outreach and close quality care gaps.
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics tied to value-based care initiatives and payer contracts.
• Design and optimize workflows that support medication adherence, care transitions, and patient engagement across diverse populations.
• Educate healthcare teams on evidence-based guidelines, coding practices, and population health goals to drive system-wide improvement.
• Leverage health IT systems to track interventions, measure impact, and support continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Conduct targeted digital or telephonic outreach to patients identified with medication adherence gaps, focusing on chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.
• Educate patients on the importance of medication adherence, addressing barriers such as side effects, cost, or misunderstandings about therapy.
• Document outreach efforts and patient-reported reasons for non-adherence to inform follow-up care and workflow improvement.
• Collaborate with pharmacy teams, providers, and case managers to resolve medication-related issues and support transitions of care.
• Track and report adherence outreach outcomes to evaluate impact and guide future interventions and resource allocation.
• Use payer tools and EMR-based patient lists to prioritize high-risk patients and ensure timely outreach and follow-up

Required:

• Current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Illinois
• Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Preferred:

• Training and knowledge of specialty areas (neonatology, critical care, oncology, etc.)
• Completion of a pharmacy residency program or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.