JOB PURPOSE:

The Clinical Pharmacist Case Manger is responsible for working with prescribers and the Interdisciplinary Care Team (IDT) to enhancing the care of PACE participants with multiple chronic co-morbid conditions requiring complex medication regimens. The clinical pharmacist case manager would assess participants for potential treatment optimization and provide feedback to IDT. Also assists the IDT in identifying and resolving drug-related problems for participants. Additionally, they will collaborate with the Pharmacy Benefit Manager to ensure adherence to Part D regulations and cost-effective medication utilization. The Clinical Pharmacist Case Manager will assist the Director of Pharmacy in the measurement of program objectives and outcomes for the enterprise's Clinical Pharmacy Programs. They must adhere to all Human Resources (HR) and Staff Development policies and procedures, including facility and department orientation and mandatory training and education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and evaluates drug information to identify potential medication therapy problems and recommends appropriate solutions to problems to IDT.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews for participants to achieve optimal participant care outcomes.
• Assist with monitoring prescribing patterns across multiple sites to ensure pharmacy initiatives and processes are uniformly implemented with provide appropriate education when needed. Audit records to ensure processes are being followed and provide information to leadership as necessary.
• Implement policies and standard operating procedures related to the utilization of medications with attention to quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Reviews current literature, identifies, develop, and implementation of new pharmacy strategies and innovation pilot projects.
• Serve as a clinical pharmacy resource for pharmacy technicians and other internal staffs.   
• Develop and implement patient centered, literacy level appropriate education for PACE participants.
• Provide in-service education to internal clinical staffs on medications.
• Implement and maintain a standardized stock medication list and tracking system at each PACE site.           
• Performs other related duties as assigned by pharmacy director.

Weekly Hours: 40

Schedule: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency with a focus in ambulatory care or geriatrics preferred.

License/Registration:

• NY State Pharmacy license required.

• Board Certification in Geriatric or Ambulatory Pharmacy preferred.

Experience:

Minimal one year managed care pharmacy experience; one year ambulatory care pharmacy experience; one year long term care or consulting pharmacy experience.

Specialized Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrates knowledge in the field of geriatric pharmacy practice
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Skilled in project management with ability to motivate others to see projects through to completion
• Expert level proficiency with Microsoft Applications
• Self-motivated, with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements

Individuals must be able to sustain certain physical requirements essential to the job. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Standing – Duration of up to 6 hours a day.
• Sitting/Stationary Positions – Sedentary position in duration of up to 6-8 hours a day for consecutive hours/periods.
• Lifting/Push/Pull – Up to 50 pounds of equipment, baggage, supplies, and ability to lift patients safely and using OSHA guidelines, etc.
• Bending/Squatting – Must be able to safely bend or squat to care for patients, use medical supplies, etc.
• Stairs/Steps/Walking/Climbing – Must be able to safely maneuver stairs, climb up/down, and walk to access work areas Position requires the individual to be able to travel, and walk between sites/locations and work areas throughout the day.
• Agility/Fine Motor Skills - Must demonstrate agility and fine motor skills to operate and activate equipment, devices, instruments, and tools (ie. typing, use of medical supplies, equipment, etc.)
• Sight/Visual Requirements – Must be able to visually assess patients, read orders type/write documentation, etc. with accuracy.
• Audio Hearing and Motor Skills (language) Requirements – Must be able to listen attentively and document information from patients, community members, providers, etc., and intake information through audio processing with accuracy. In addition, must be able to speak comfortably and clearly with language motor skills for customers to understand the individual.
• Cognitive Ability – Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making, reasonableness, cognitive ability, rational processing, and analysis to satisfy essential functions of the job.

Disclaimer:Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

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