HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Ambulatory Care Pharmacists.
Pharmacist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P2201X
As of today, the following are the total number of Ambulatory Care Pharmacists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
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Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Medicare
The following are the total number of Ambulatory Care Pharmacists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
You can download the Ambulatory Care Pharmacists dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Ambulatory Care Pharmacists do?
An ambulatory care pharmacist is a healthcare professional specializing in medication management and patient care services in outpatient settings, such as clinics, health centers, and hospitals.
What they do
Medication Management: Review prescriptions, monitor medication use, identify potential drug interactions, and provide counseling on proper medication administration and dosage.
Patient Education: Educate patients about their medications, including potential side effects, necessary precautions, and adherence strategies.
Disease Management: Collaborate with healthcare teams to effectively manage chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure.
Immunizations: Administer vaccinations and provide education on immunization schedules and protocols.
Medication Reconciliation: Ensure that all medications a patient is taking are accurate and appropriate for their condition.
Health Promotion: Provide health screening services, lifestyle counseling, and referrals to other healthcare professionals.
Skills
- Strong clinical knowledge of medications and drug interactions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare team
- Patient-centered approach to care
- Attention to detail and organizational abilities
Environment
Ambulatory care pharmacists typically work in outpatient clinics, health centers, or hospitals. They may also provide services through telepharmacy.
Education and Certification
To become an ambulatory care pharmacist, one must obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and complete a residency program in pharmacy. Some pharmacists may also pursue board certification in ambulatory care pharmacy (BCACP).