Clinical Pharmacist – Population Health

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Clinical Pharmacist coordinating pharmacy initiatives for high-risk patients in a leading health network. Engaging in performance improvement projects to enhance medication therapy management and health outcomes.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinates pharmacy initiatives involving registry or high-risk patients identified within the LVPHO (LVPG, MATLAV and Affiliate) practices
Identifies, organizes, and completes performance improvement projects related to medication use
Develops and implements pharmacy initiatives directed at promoting high value, high quality, safe, and cost-efficient medication therapy management in accordance with value-based initiatives
Applies subject matter expertise in clinical pharmacy, therapeutic alternatives, utilization management, medication adherence strategies, and Medication Therapy Management to promote positive outcomes in LVHN value-based reimbursement contract programs
Critically reviews drug utilization data provided by insurers and analytic team and assure ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided
Evaluates patient EMR profiles for appropriateness of medication therapy, conducts patient appointments, and provides and documents patient drug therapy recommendations
Identifies prescribing patterns that may lead to improper drug selection, sub-therapeutic dosage, overdose, patient failure to receive medication, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medication without indication and implement strategies to resolve cost barriers
Interact with patient, providers, and pharmacy to positively impact CMS STARS, PQA, or HEDIS quality measures
Works with Population Health Director and ICC Pharmacy Manager to help implement strategic population health pharmacy plans
Provides education to providers and staff via presentations, newsletters, formal utilization reviews, and one-on-one interactions
Ensures quality of care through formulary and/or medication management and quality improvement projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree Pharmacy or Doctorate Pharmacy
2 years relevant pharmacist experience in patient care or population health or 1 year PGY-1 Residency
Skilled in critical appraisal of medical literature
Capable of independently reaching therapeutic decisions in patient care and communicating them to physicians and other involved health professionals
Ability to accurately monitor medications
Ability to make independent judgments under stressful situations at times
Identify, organize, and complete performance improvement projects related to medication management
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to medication management
RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical pharmacymedication therapy managementutilization managementmedication adherence strategiesdrug utilization data analysispatient EMR evaluationperformance improvement projectscritical appraisal of medical literaturetherapeutic decision makingmedication monitoring

Soft Skills

independent judgmentcommunicationteamworkstress managementorganizational skillseducational skillsinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsproblem-solvingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree PharmacyDoctorate PharmacyRegistered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania