Clinical Pharmacist

Over the past 30+ years, Rhode Island Primary Care Physician’s Corporation (RIPCPC) has grown to become the largest independent provider association of primary and pediatric care in the state, delivering exceptional care to over 200,000 Rhode Islanders. RIPCPC delivers support services that are essential to providing high quality, cost-effective medicine to patients, while also preserving community-based practices. In 2023, RIPCPC joined Akido Labs, becoming a key east coast hub for healthcare innovation within the Akido Care medical network.

Akido Care’s fast-growing medical network is known for its ability to integrate innovative technology into the healthcare infrastructure, relieving the frustrations felt by everyone involved in care delivery, from medical providers and their staff, to the patients and their families.

We're building a dynamic, diverse and driven team as we continue to grow and broaden our impact. We are seeking passionate people who care deeply about helping patients and communities. We hope you’ll join our team!

The Opportunity

The Clinical Pharmacist provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services within the Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation (RIPCPC) ACO. The pharmacist is embedded within primary care practices and collaborates as part of the interdisciplinary care team to provide evidence-based, patient-centered medication management focused on optimizing medication regimens, improving chronic disease outcomes, and reducing avoidable healthcare utilization.

This position supports a new pharmacist-led COPD population health program focused on high-risk patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including transitions of care management, medication optimization, inhaler education, adherence support, and early exacerbation intervention. In addition to COPD-focused responsibilities, the pharmacist will support broader ambulatory care pharmacy services and organizational quality initiatives based on program needs and operational priorities.

This is a newly funded program being built from the ground up. The pharmacist in this role won't inherit an established workflow — they'll help design it: the collaborative practice agreement scope, the clinical protocols, how high-risk patients are identified and followed, and how outcomes are measured. This is an unusual opportunity to shape a program rather than staff one, with the support of an experienced pharmacy team, nurse care managers, and the Chief Medical Officer.

The Clinical Pharmacist ensures the safe, effective, evidence-based, and cost-conscious use of medications while promoting high-quality patient care. The pharmacist also serves as a medication and drug information resource for patients, providers, and interdisciplinary care team members.