Clinical Pharmacist

Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist monitors the medication usage for participants to ensure that it is safe, effective, cost efficient and contributes to optimal participant outcomes. In addition, the candidate will be a drug information resource for the medical and nursing teams, participants, and their families. 

Medication Therapy Management

• Evaluates medication regimen of participants upon intake and on a periodic basis based on patient’s conditions, and on a semiannual basis and makes the following clinical interventions:
• Evaluates and reports drug interactions related to other drugs, disease states, pharmacokinetics, and food.
• In collaboration with primary care physician and the IDT team, discontinues prescriptions no longer needed due to duplicate drug therapy or inappropriate drug therapy for documented state or other reasons.  
• Alerts primary care to dosing irregularities such as; inappropriate dosing based on disease state, renal function, liver function etc.
• Monitors response to drug therapy.
• Optimizes drug therapy against disease states, standards of care and patient goals of care.
• Specific assigned quality-initiated projects to enhance the overall care of the participants.
• Reviews dementia patients on psychotropic medications for possible dose reductions and to ensure adequate drug monitoring.
• Interviews and consults with participants and/or caregiver(s) to determine efficiency and current usage of medications.
• Performs individualized participant education sessions to answer any medication questions or problems.
• Instructs participants and or caregiver(s) on the effects of food and alcohol intake, warns of potential side effects and maintains an on-going professional relationship with participants.

Administration

• Assists the primary care team in maximizing drug therapy outcomes by providing education to the team, evaluating drug-usage reports and performing drug utilization reviews.
• Participates in the development/implementation of departmental policy and procedures.
• Participates in on-going team building and team development initiatives.
• Monitors and informs staff of new drug regulations/therapeutic warnings and ensures that information is understood and being followed according to position held.
• Acts as a drug information resource for interdisciplinary team members and clinic staff and presents topics of interest related to drug therapy in the geriatric population.
• Resolves internal and external medication use or access problems and analyzes various operating reports, takes corrective action(s) when needed.
• Other tasks as assigned

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of pharmacy with Board Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (BCGP) or a Pharm D.  
• Current State Board of Pharmacy license required for state of practice
• Current knowledge and the ability to advise uses of medications, multiple prescriptions, side effects and make potential problems known to physicians.
• Must have BGCP or if qualifications are met, must obtain BCGP within 30 months of date of hire.

Benefits

InnovAge’s Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an alternative to nursing facilities. Seniors receive customized healthcare and social support at a nearby PACE center supported by a team of medical experts dedicated to providing personalized healthcare and support to help them age at home. Our greatest assets are our team members who make a difference in the lives of those we serve every day. ​Elevate your future with co-workers passionate about a patient-centered care model supported by comprehensive services to improve the quality of care while reducing over-utilization of high-cost care settings.

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer InnovAge is committed to and values an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, pregnancy or any other status prohibited by applicable law. 

Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Comprehensive benefits include m/d/v, short and long-term disability, life insurance and add, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company paid holidays.

Posted Salary Range

Salary : $62 - $71