Pace Clinical Pharmacist

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Program All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) PACE Medical Director, the PACE Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for a wide range of medication management services and processes provided through the PACE Center.

The Clinical Pharmacist must be able to make evidence-based recommendations for optimizing drug therapy for our participants.

The PACE Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible for: PACE Enrollee Comprehensive Medication Review, Transitions of Care Medication Reconciliation, Anticoagulation Management, Medication Compliance & Safety, CMS Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Part-D quality and safety compliance activities, drug utilization reviews, PBM (Prescription Benefits Manager) reporting and review, Acumen safety reporting & compliance, and PACE Interdisciplinary team (IDT) representation and participation.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Coordinates and oversees PACE Center and PACE Clinic medication management services, including comprehensive medication reviews, and medication reconciliations for PACE enrollees
• In collaboration with the PACE Inter-Disciplinary Team, PACE providers and Atlanticare's MTDM pharmacists follows and updates medication regimens, utilization, safety/compliance during care transitions (hospital, ER, SNF, hospice): conducts Transitions of Care medication reconciliations and follows up on discharge medication as appropriate
• Works closely with PACE IDT members and dispensing pharmacy to optimize PACE participant medication safety, compliance and adherence; attends daily PACE IDT meetings to collaborate with other PACE team members in reference to medication concerns or needs
• Able to manage medications for chronic disease states, and keep up with clinical practice guidelines to provide evidence-based medication therapy recommendations to the providers.
• Evaluates medication regimens in older adults considering co-morbidities, goals of care, preferences, and ability of elderly to adhere to medications.

Familiar with Beers criteria, potentially inappropriate medications, polypharmacy, prescribing cascade, and the impact of medications on geriatric syndromes (e. g. falls, cognitive impairment).

• Provides drug education to participants and other PACE team members as needed
• Works closely with the PACE PBM to ensure optimal and compliant Prescription Drug Event claims processing and claims adjudication to CMS; reviews and completes PBM reports on an ongoing basis to ensure accurate and compliant PACE Part-D claims and billings to CMS.
• Comfortable with prescription ordering platforms, systems and processes impacting the PACE Center and PACE Delivery Continuum to include PACE EHR, Pharmastar PBM interfaces, and other applicable PACE IT systems as appropriate
• Able to supervise and train PACE Clinical Pharmacy Assistant, or intern/student pharmacists in daily functions to provide appropriate pharmacy services for participants
• Able to independently perform above tasks and other clinical pharmacy tasks requested by supervisor without direct supervision or ongoing guidance
• Prepared and administer vaccines to PACE participants permitted by NJ DOH, NJ BOP & recommended by CDC Guidelines

Qualifications

EDUCATION: A Doctoral degree in Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred or Bachelor of Pharmacy with BCPS Specialty

Education/Certifications Preferred: Completion of a Pharmacy Practice Residency and/or BCPS Specialty in geriatrics, ambulatory care, or managed care.

All pharmacy degrees must be from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Must have a current, valid and unrestricted license to practice Pharmacy in New Jersey

Required: NJ Pharmacist immunization License, must be able to obtain Collaborative License with NJ BOP

Experience

Strong clinical and operational pharmacy background; minimum of 2 years active pharmacy experience; long-term care pharmacy experience preferred; must demonstrate extensive knowledge of current regulations (USP, NJ Board of Pharmacy, NJ DOH, Joint Commission, CMS, DEA), and ASHP best practice.

Experience Preferred: Experience with a PACE Program or ambulatory care/primary care setting working with geriatric specific medication therapy management services

Performance Expectations

The PACE Clinical Pharmacist will demonstrate the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Work Environment

Potential for exposure to infectious patients. Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions).

Physical Requirements: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e. g., use of a computer keyboard).

Must have knowledge of aseptic technique to prepare IV, SC, Intradermal medications/vaccines for administration. Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) are often necessary. Normal range of hearing and vision required to perform work and communicate.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Director of Clinical & Population Health Pharmacy.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a

comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness Programs to help you thrive

Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.