Clinical Pharmacist - PACE

Description

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Overview:

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive medication management services to PACE participants through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT). This position supports the PACE philosophy of promoting participant independence, health, safety, and quality of life through evidence-based medication therapy management, medication safety initiatives, chronic disease management, and regulatory compliance.

The Clinical Pharmacist serves as the organization's medication expert, ensuring optimal pharmacologic outcomes for older adults with complex medical conditions, multiple chronic diseases, and polypharmacy. The Clinical Pharmacist evaluates medication regimens, identifies and resolves medication-related problems, educates participants and caregivers, and collaborates with providers to promote safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use.

Duties:

• Conduct Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMR) for PACE participants to identify and resolve drug therapy problems. 
• Document and communicate recommendations to the healthcare team and follow up as needed. 
• Develop and recommend individualized pharmaceutical care plans based on participant-specific goals and clinical needs.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitate prescription management to appropriate pharmacy based on insurance payer and patient specific needs. 
• Support tapering efforts and education regarding polypharmacy management in complex cases. 
• Manage billing processes for services provided, ensuring compliance with payer requirements and securing appropriate reimbursement 
• Provide individualized patient education and counseling focused on medication use, side effects, adherence strategies, and safety. Monitor for therapeutic outcomes and make recommendations based on participant response and changing clinical conditions.
• Address stigma, misconceptions, and concerns related to psychiatric, pain, and substance use disorder medications. 
• Collaborative Care & Clinical Integration: 
• Act as a clinical resource for PACE providers related to medication management.
• Engages with pharmacy staff as part of an interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive, patient-centered care 
• Contribute medication-related recommendations during participant care conferences.
• Support transitions of care by performing medication reconciliation following hospital admissions, discharges, emergency department visits, and specialist consultations.
• Assist the care team in identifying medication-related barriers to treatment adherence and successful outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal law, standards of care, and support regulatory readiness and compliance activities related to pharmacy services.
• Lead or participate in medication safety initiatives and quality improvement programs.
• Monitor and report adverse drug events, medication errors, and near misses.
• Recommend strategies to reduce high-risk medication use and improve medication safety.
• Evaluate medication utilization and prescribing patterns to support quality care and cost-effective treatment.
• Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the Clinic’s overall mission.
• Responsibly follows the Clinic Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes the education and development of students, interns, residents, apprentices, and other new staff by sharing expertise, responding to questions, and fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.

Benefits Overview:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High-Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
• Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Pay on Demand Available

Holidays:

• Nine paid holidays per year.

Health Requirements:

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited program; Current pharmacist licensure in Missouri or ability to obtain prior to hire; Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Work Experience: Experience providing MTM/CMR services in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting; 3 or more years of experience as a pharmacist in a community or ambulatory care setting.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Current pharmacist licensure in Missouri or the ability to obtain prior to hire; Current MTS certification or the ability to obtain MTS certification upon hire.