Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy, Manager - Illinois
Job Description
Position Overview
As a Clinical Pharmacist Manager in Illinois, you will be essential in our mission to provide better care and support to vulnerable Medicaid patients. You will work with a multidisciplinary team—including Community Health Workers, Care Coordinators, and Behavioral Health Therapists—to improve medication access, ensure adherence, and drive quality improvements through proactive outreach and analysis. At Waymark, a mission-driven organization, you’ll be part of a team that values bold thinking, continuous learning, and rapid execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide telephonic, video, and SMS-based outreach, engagement, and education to vulnerable Medicaid patients in Illinois.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver wrap-around care management services supporting primary care practices.
- Support patients and providers through transitions of care.
- Deliver clinical services that ensure safe and efficient program operations.
- Participate in quality improvement activities to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and return on investment.
- Utilize analytics dashboards to proactively reach patients facing medication/equipment rejections or at high risk for acute care events.
- Lead and mentor pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Required Qualifications
- PharmD with advanced practice license in good standing in Illinois. Remote work is allowed in Illinois with a preference for candidates located in Chicago or central Illinois.
- Completion of accredited PGY1 residency training in a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in pharmacy practice, including direct patient care interventions in ambulatory settings serving vulnerable populations.
- Experience in multi-disciplinary care management.
- Positive referrals from previous colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of PGY2 residency training in ambulatory care, geriatrics, pharmacotherapy, or internal medicine.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate dashboards and registry data for proactive outreach, including addressing HEDIS care gaps.
- Experience with medication management through collaborative practice agreements with primary care providers.
- BPS Board Certification Preferred (preferably BCPS and/or BCACP).
- Experience in serving vulnerable populations with skills in motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and behavioral health.
- Leadership experience supporting pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and/or other care team members.
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation (Salary Range): US Employees in Chicago: $98,000 - $151,000; US Employees outside Chicago: $95,000 - $147,000.
- Stock Options – Opportunity to invest in the company's growth.
- Work-from-Home Stipend – A dedicated stipend for your first year to help set up your home office.
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage: Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
- Life Insurance – Basic life insurance for peace of mind.
- Paid Time Off – 20 vacation days accrued over the year plus 11 paid holidays.
- Parental Leave – 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents (after six months of employment) and 8 weeks for non-birthing parents.
- Retirement Savings – Access to a 401(k) plan with a company contribution, subject to a vesting schedule.
- Commuter Benefits – Convenient options to support your commute needs.
- Professional Development Stipend – A dedicated stipend in support of your career growth.
Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Don't check off every box in the requirements above? Please apply anyway! Waymark is dedicated to building a supportive, equal opportunity, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every preferred qualification, we encourage you to submit your application—you may be just the right candidate for this role or another opening.