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Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Infusion Services

MaineHealth
parental leave
United States, Maine, Westbrook
340 County Road (Show on map)
Apr 29, 2026
Description Professional - Clinical Req #: 76596 The Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Infusion Services provides clinical and operational leadership to support the launch and ongoing operation of ambulatory infusion suites. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, appropriate, and efficient use of infused medications through comprehensive order review, patient counseling, and collaboration with providers and nursing teams. The pharmacist serves as a key clinical resource, supporting therapy optimization, adherence to regulatory and quality standards, and highquality patient care. In addition, the Clinical Pharmacist helps lead pharmacy technicians, ensures timely verification and fulfillment of infusion orders, and contributes to workflow development, policy implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position plays a critical role in building and sustaining patientcentered, compliant, and scalable ambulatory infusion services. Preferred Qualifications Experience in infusion pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, ambulatory care, or sterile compounding Strong knowledge of infusion medications, biologics, and supportive therapies Experience supporting or launching ambulatory infusion suites or outpatient infusion centers Prior leadership or supervisory experience with pharmacy technicians Board Certification (e.g., BCPS) or ambulatory care experience Experience working in a multidisciplinary, patientfacing environment Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree from a recognized/accredited school or college of pharmacy required. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license with Board of Pharmacy required. Experience: Previous pharmacist experience preferred. Key Responsibilities Clinical Review & Patient Care Review and verify infusion therapy orders for clinical appropriateness, dosing accuracy, stability, compatibility, and payer requirements Conduct patient counseling on infusion therapies, including indications, administration expectations, adverse effects, and monitoring parameters Support transitions of care by coordinating therapy initiation, continuation, and discontinuation Serve as a clinical resource to providers and nursing staff regarding infusion medications, protocols, and best practices Ambulatory Infusion Suite Operations Support the opening and ongoing operation of ambulatory infusion suites, including workflow design and clinical process development Ensure timely and accurate verification and fulfillment of medication orders to align with scheduled infusions Assist in developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and clinical protocols related to infusion services Monitor and support compliance with applicable state board of pharmacy, USP <797>/<800>, and accreditation standards Pharmacy Technician & Team Leadership Provide daily clinical guidance and oversight to pharmacy technicians involved in infusion services Help lead and mentor staff to ensure proper preparation, labeling, and delivery of infusion medications Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the infusion pharmacy team Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement Participate in quality assurance activities, including medication event review and process improvement initiatives Support data tracking and reporting related to infusion safety, workflow efficiency, and patient outcomes Identify opportunities to optimize operational efficiency while maintaining high clinical standards Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate closely with nursing, providers, scheduling, revenue cycle, and specialty pharmacy leadership Support education initiatives for internal and external stakeholders related to infusion therapies Contribute clinical expertise to new therapy implementations and service line expansion Work Environment Hybrid role: Ambulatory infusion suite and pharmacy settings Collaboration with interdisciplinary clinical and operational teams May require occasional schedule flexibility aligned with infusion operations Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org. Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact todd.nevins@mainehealth.org