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# Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (LA & TX Licensure required) at Shields Health Solutions

- **Company:** Shields Health Solutions
- **Location:** Alexandria, LA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-23
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/shieldshealthsolutions/jobs/8036072003

## Job description

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist

Job Purpose:

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (ACP) plays a vital role in delivering integrated, patient-centered care within designated clinics. This position focuses on optimizing therapeutic outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions by fostering strong relationships with patients and providers, enhancing medication adherence, and implementing evidence-based treatment strategies. The ACP works on-site and collaborates closely with both hybrid and onsite teams to maximize clinical services and continuity of patient care.

- $10,000 relocation assistance (or sign-on bonus) to Alexandria, LA. Competitive pay + 20% annual bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
- 401(k) with match, 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave, short-term disability, and professional development

Job Responsibilities:

- Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems to ensure safe and effective pharmacotherapy.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments for chronic disease management under collaborative practice agreements or clinic protocols.
- Stratify patients based on clinical risk to prioritize interventions and tailor care plans accordingly.
- Provide individualized counseling on medication use, lifestyle modifications, and disease state education.
- Address barriers to adherence, including cost, access, and health literacy, through targeted interventions.
- Monitor and evaluate medication regimens to ensure clinical criteria are met, including therapeutic goals, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
- Work on-site in close coordination with interdisciplinary teams, including both in-person and hybrid care models.
- Ensure all clinical criteria are in clinical compliance with guidance from FDA, clinical guidelines, and appropriate evidence-based literature.
- Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the organization.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Other duties as assigned by Clinical Leadership or Manager of Clinical Services.

Experience/ Education:

- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and active Louisiana pharmacist required and Texas pharmacist license required.
- Minimum 3 years as a clinical pharmacist; PGY1/PGY2 residency required.

Skills & Expertise:

- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and process management
- In-depth knowledge of pharmacology, FDA regulations, and chronic disease management.
- Proven ability to ensure legal compliance and deliver high-quality, detail-oriented care

Professional Traits:

- Organized, dependable, empathetic, and collaborative with a strong focus on integrity and patient-centered care.

Additional Requirements:

- High energy, team-oriented mindset, and ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality.

California residents employed by or applying for work at Shields have certain privacy rights. Please review our: [California Workforce Privacy Notice](https://www.shieldshealthsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CPRA-Notice-Shields-Website-January-1-2023.pdf) and [Privacy Policy.](https://www.shieldshealthsolutions.com/privacy-policy/)

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Solid computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for communication, documentation, and data management, as well as, navigating the internet and web-based platforms. Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through an assessment as part of the pre-employment process.

Shields Health Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Shields Health Solutions is committed to providing an inclusive hiring experience; if you need assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please email talentacquisition@shieldsrx.com.

## About Shields Health Solutions

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Shields Health Solutions is the nation’s first integrator of specialty pharmacies into health systems, helping hospitals and clinics manage complex medications and improve patient outcomes.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage not disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Not explicitly stated in search results; likely based in the United States (Quincy, MA, per external sources, but not confirmed in the provided data)
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Jack Shields

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Healthcare (specialty pharmacy integration, health system partnerships)
- Target customers: B2B – health systems (hospitals, clinics, academic medical centers) and drug manufacturers
- Mission: Break down barriers between patients and the specialty medications they critically need; elevate what specialty pharmacy can do for health systems.

## Products & Services
- **TelemetryRx®**: A purpose-built technology platform that identifies eligible specialty patients, provides customized data reporting, and standardizes specialty pharmacy operations across a health system.
- **Integrated Clinical Services**: Trained, certified clinical pharmacists and technicians embedded in health systems to help patients navigate treatment, manage medication adherence, and reduce administrative burden.
- **Payer & Drug Access Solutions**: Trade relations experts secure access to 90%+ of limited distribution drugs and specialty medications; payer teams expand network access 3x; financial support teams ensure affordable care for patients.
- **Patient Support Center**: Prior authorization and financial assistance services to help patients obtain and afford their medications.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: More than 80 health system partners across 47 states, covering over 1,000 hospitals and clinics; ~50 specialty and rare disease states managed
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed in provided materials; partner health systems include leading academic medical centers and community hospitals
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded network to 80+ health systems; consistently named a Great Place to Work for 5+ years; ranked among Fortune’s Top 100 Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Healthcare™, and Becker’s Healthcare Top 150 Places to Work

## Competitive Advantages
- First-mover advantage as the first company to integrate specialty pharmacy directly into health systems
- Proprietary TelemetryRx® platform that unifies data and workflows across diverse hospital settings
- Deep payer and manufacturer relationships enabling access to 90%+ of limited distribution drugs and 3x network expansion
- High-touch, data-powered clinical model that lowers total cost of care while improving patient outcomes

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding health system partnerships nationwide
- Innovate new care models and patient engagement tools (e.g., refill management, oncology clinical pharmacy services)
- Enhance technology platform to deliver real-time data and analytics for specialty pharmacy operations
- Maintain a patient-first, compassionate culture while scaling the team

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Voted a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years; emphasis on kindness, inclusion, and intentional acts of care. Employee Resource Groups support diversity and belonging.
- **Benefits**: Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance with no waiting period, 401k matching, 4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays, paid parental leave, paid mental health & wellness coaching, short/long-term disability and life insurance.
- **Career Growth**: Entrepreneurial environment where employees can chart their own path; PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency program; opportunities across clinical, operational, and tech roles.
- **Work Policy**: Mixed – both on-site and remote roles available (e.g., Remote positions for Pharmacy Liaison, Benefit Eligibility Specialist, etc.)
- **Recruitment Integrity**: Official communications only from shieldsrx.com domains or text; no payment or sensitive info requested before offer; all applicants must apply formally.

## Sources
1. [shieldshealthsolutions.com](https://shieldshealthsolutions.com/)
2. [About Us – Shields Health Solutions](https://shieldshealthsolutions.com/about/)
3. [Our Culture – Shields Health Solutions](https://shieldshealthsolutions.com/about/our-culture/)
4. [Jobs at Shields Health Solutions (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/shieldshealthsolutions)

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