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Clinical Pharmacist

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.
• Evaluates ppts discussed at IDT for medication related problems
• Acts as a drug information resource for interdisciplinary team members and clinic staff on ppt specific medication questions
• Assists the primary care team in maximizing drug therapy outcomes by evaluating aggregated drug-usage reports and performing drug utilization reviews.
• In collaboration with primary care physician and the IDT team, review participant's medication list and make recommendations of 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.
• 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.
• Specific assigned quality-initiated projects to enhance the overall care of the participants.
• 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.
• Presents topics of interest related to drug therapy in the geriatric population to IDT and Center staff
• 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.

Preferred:

• A New Mexico Pharmacist Clinician License is preferred

Benefits

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Applicants are considered until the position is filled.

Posted Pay Range

$107,600 - $140,000

Additional Information

Compensation Disclaimer The pay may vary depending on job related factors, such as work location, experience, knowledge, skills, education, certifications, training and internal equity. InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, ADD, flexible spending account, paid time off and company paid holidays.

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