Clinical Pharmacist

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Job Type

Full-time

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 a key member of the interdisciplinary health team, responsible for optimizing medication use for patients with mental health, substance use disorders, and chronic pain management and other chronic health conditions. This role includes the coordination and management of long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic and psychiatric medication programs, providing direct patient care through Medication Therapy Management (MTM), and conducting Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMRs) to improve outcomes, safety, and adherence.

Duties:

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) & Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMR):

• Conduct MTM and CMRs for clinic patients to identify and resolve drug therapy problems.
• Document and communicate recommendations to the healthcare team and follow up as needed.
• 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

Patient Education and Counseling:

• Provide individualized patient education focused on medication use, side effects, adherence strategies, and safety.
• Address stigma, misconceptions, and concerns related to psychiatric, pain, and substance use disorder medications.
• Provide counseling, as required, for prescriptions dispensed through the lockers, ensuring patients understand proper medication use, side effects, and storage instructions.

Collaborative Care & Clinical Integration:

• Participate in behavioral health huddles, case conferences, and treatment planning sessions.
• Act as a clinical resource for psychiatric medication management to providers and staff.
• Engages with pharmacy staff as part of an interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive, patient-centered care
• Coordinate and manage the scheduling, administration, and follow-up of LAI antipsychotics and other psychiatric injectables.
• Work collaboratively with behavioral health providers, nursing staff, pharmacies, and care coordinators to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor and document patient response, adherence, and any adverse effects of injectable therapies to support specialty accreditation requirements.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and standards of care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to medication use and behavioral health services.
• Maintain accurate records of services provided for billing and audit purposes.
• Identify quality care gaps for patients and work collaboratively with clinical care team to address
• Identify, monitor, and report key metrics that address the impact of this role on overall patient care and satisfaction.

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

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited program.
• Current pharmacist licensure in Missouri or ability to obtain prior to hire.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric pharmacotherapy and psychotropic medications.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Completion of a PGY1 residency in Psychiatric Pharmacy or Board Certification in Psychiatric Pharmacy (BCPP).
• Experience working in behavioral health or integrated care setting.
• Familiarity with LAI program development and management.
• Experience providing MTM/CMR services in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.