Description
Primary Care Pharmacist
MaineHealth
Damariscotta, ME
Full Time
Join MaineHealth’s mission to make our communities the healthiest in America. We are seeking a dedicated Primary Care Pharmacist to join our integrated care team at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with patients and providers to optimize medication therapy, improve outcomes, and advance population health.
Within MaineHealth’s ambulatory pharmacy program, the clinical pharmacist will be a part of our growing primary care pharmacy team. In this role, the pharmacist will help provide seamless medication access and medication management for patients. This clinical pharmacist position will be focused on providing high quality, direct patient care through collaborative practice and supporting our primary care teams. In addition, the clinical pharmacist will support the transitions of care for patients. The clinical pharmacist will collaborate closely with primary care pharmacists throughout MaineHealth. Travel will be required to regional primary care practices. Please include a cover letter for this position in your application.
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with all healthcare professionals to provide safe and cost-effective patient care
- Communicate directly with patients and their families on all aspects related to medication therapy promoting high levels of knowledge, engagement, and adherence.
- Ensure appropriate and optimized medication therapy for patients with chronic disease including, but not limited to, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
- Provide education to other healthcare professionals including precepting trainees to enhance clinical competency on topics related to medication therapy.
- Partner with other healthcare professionals to develop evidence-based clinical pathways
- Generate and analyze process and outcome measures for use in assessing medication-related patient outcomes. Demonstrate ongoing professional development including meeting continuing education requirements, keeping abreast of current professional literature and how it relates to clinical, financial and safety outcomes
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: The Clinical Pharmacist role reviews medication orders for safe and effective medication use; collaborates with physicians and other health care personnel to achieve optimal patient outcomes; and formulates recommendations based on current literature and evidence-based practice.
- License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license with Board of Pharmacy required.
- Experience: Previous pharmacist experience preferred.
Why Join MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital?
- Be part of a leading healthcare system committed to innovation and excellence.
- Enjoy the charm and natural beauty of coastal Maine.
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including tuition reimbursement and retirement plans.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Ready to make a difference in rural health? Visit our careers page to learn more and apply! Primary Care Pharmacist in Damariscotta, ME, United States
About MaineHealth:
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever-changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care for team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring, and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
