PACE Clinical Pharmacist

• Burlington CHC - Burlington Pharmacy
• $119,690- $134,712
• Salary
• Full Time

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Senior Care facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What is PACE?

At Piedmont Health Senior Care, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in our community through our Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We help seniors maintain their independence and continue living at home homes for as long as possible. We achieve this by offering comprehensive, personalized healthcare and related services, all tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each senior we serve.

Our approach is unlike any other healthcare plan! PACE emphasizes a participant-centered strategy, focusing on providing the right care and services that best support each participant's unique needs and goals. We integrate and coordinate all aspects of care, leveraging a team of dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dieticians, and other specialized professionals who work together as a care team to manage and address the complete health needs of each.

participant. Job Title – PACE Clinical Pharmacist

Department - PACE 

Reports to – Chief Pharmacy Officer

Benefits - 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position: The primary responsibility of the Pharmacist  is to assure the safe and appropriate use of drugs through the provision of drug information and drug therapy monitoring within the framework of SeniorCare pharmacy policy, standard practices and state and federal regulations.

• Work Location: PACE Senior Care at Burlington Community Health Center

1214 Vaughn Rd. Burlington NC 27217-2863

• Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

(No Remote Option)

• Required Travel: None

Duties/ Responsibilities – 

• Drug cost control.
• Management of polypharmacy.
• Provides improved participant are through drug information, drug therapy monitoring and participant/staff education.
• Assistance with pain management.
• Management of medications for patients with chronic conditions in an outpatient LTC setting.
• Conducts lab reviews, authorizes prescriptions, enters orders and refills, enters medication list for initial FL2.
• Demonstrates and maintains professional knowledge/technical skills and exhibits the ability to communicate this expertise to others. Participates in in-servicing new employees and continuing education for staff.
  • Once a month, assists Pharmacy Administrator with review of PDE for clinical accuracy and assists in error reconciliation as needed.
  • Acts as liaison between contract pharmacy and assigned area, solving distribution problems and monitoring drug supplies for proper storage, etc.
  • Occurrence Reporting.
  • Incident.
  • Adverse drug reactions.

Qualifications – 

• Individual therapy skills for geriatric participants
• Analytical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Ability to handle multiple complex priorities
• Excellent external and internal customer service
• Problem solving skills

Education: B.S. Pharm or Pharm D from an accredited School of Pharmacy; ASHP accredited residency program.  

Required: (Bilingual) 2 years professional level experience in a health related area.

• Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.
• Requires exposure to communicable diseases and/or bodily fluids.
• Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
• Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to medical providers, patients and multiple personnel in person and over the telephone.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. Must meet certification by colorblind standards.

Preferred: One year of experience with the frail or elderly preferred. 

Current/valid License: NC Registered Pharmacist License required, National Certification preferred; Valid NC driver's license.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Range -$119,690 - $134,712

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

DEI Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) endeavors to maintain an inclusive workplace, one that is reflective of the patient population that we serve and the individuals whom we employ. We strive to incorporate inclusiveness throughout our work culture, including the way that we recruit, support, and retain employees. We believe that having employees from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences is an asset. It helps us to view the world through different lenses embodying the perspectives, opinions, approaches, and values that our employees bring to work daily. In fact, inclusion is woven into the very fabric of our work life, which allows our employees to perform at their highest possible potential.