Pace Corporate Admin-4600 Wesley Avenue

Job Overview:

The PACE Clinical Pharmacist is a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and is responsible for completing comprehensive initial medication management assessments for new PACE participants and medication management reassessments on existing PACE participants as part of the PACE IDT care planning process. In compliance with state and federal regulations, the PACE Clinical Pharmacist assures safe and effective medication management protocols by providing industry best-practice drug therapy monitoring regimens and ongoing medication management education to participants and caregivers.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's of Science or Pharm D with current license in State. (Required)
1 - 2 years One year of experience with a frail, elderly, or long-term care population. Experience caring for frail older adults' physical, mental, emotional, and social needs. Demonstrates the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting effectively. (Required)

Job Responsibilities:

Participates as a PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) member and is responsible for completing a comprehensive initial medication management assessment for new PACE participants and medication management reassessments on existing PACE participants as part of the PACE IDT care planning process. 
In collaboration with the IDT and primary care providers, develop participant care plans for medication management considering the medical, physical, social, and emotional needs of PACE participants. 
Acts as a liaison between the contracted pharmacy provider and PACE provider staff to ensure the safe and effective delivery and distribution of medications to PACE participants. 
In compliance with state and federal regulations, the PACE Clinical Pharmacist assures safe and effective medication management protocols by providing industry best-practice drug therapy monitoring regimens and ongoing medication management education to participants and caregivers. 
In collaboration with the IDT, responsible for the medication management of PACE participants across the care continuum, including community settings, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. Provides medication management support and guidance during care transitions from the hospital and skilled nursing facilities back to community settings. Completes and maintains medication management documentation in the PACE EHR in accordance with the federal PACE regulation and organizational policy. Provides medication management education to participants, caregivers, and PACE staff. 
Attends IDT and morning meetings and reports on participant’s medication management status. Participates in the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Committee. 
Supports the PACE QI program and participants in PACE QI activities as assigned

Working Conditions:


Climbing - Rarely 
Concentrating - Consistently 
Continuous Learning - Consistently 
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - Rarely 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
Pulling - Occasionally 
Pushing - Occasionally 
Reaching - Frequently 
Reading - Consistently 
Sitting - Consistently 
Standing - Frequently 
Stooping - 
Talking - Consistently 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
Use of Hands - Consistently 
Color Vision - Consistently 
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS... 
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" 
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist 
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS... 
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met 
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) 
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS... 
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. 
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. 
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS... 
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. 
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. 
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS... 
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. 
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community