Clinical Optimization Pharmacist

GalenusCare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurances

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

GalenusCare seeks a Clinical Optimization Pharmacist to join their PACE/Hospice interdisciplinary care team in Mt. Laurel, NJ. This full-time position involves providing comprehensive medication management and clinical support to patients and caregivers. The role requires a PharmD and at least three years of clinical practice in geriatrics or chronic care. Employees will enjoy a mission-driven environment, competitive benefits, and an option for hybrid-remote work after six months.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience as a clinical pharmacist in geriatrics or chronic care management.
• Prior experience in clinical support or call center setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous precision polypharmacy reviews.
• Provide evidence-based medication recommendations to providers.
• Monitor high-risk and high-cost medications.

Skills

Clinical knowledge of geriatric patient care and medication management

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Board Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (BCGP)

Tools

Clinical decision-support software

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

The Clinical Optimization Pharmacist serves as a key member of PACE and/or Hospice interdisciplinary care team, providing comprehensive medication management and clinical support to patients, prescribers, nurses, and caregivers via a centralized care center. This pharmacist leverages clinical expertise, technology, etiquette, and excellent communication skills to optimize medication therapy, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance patient quality of life through safe, effective, and compassionate pharmaceutical care.

Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ (Option for hybrid-remote after 6 months)
Status: Full-time, 40+ hours per week

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Support & Consultation

• Use clinical decision support software to conduct continuous precision polypharmacy reviews to enhance acute and chronic disease management and minimize adverse drug events.
• Provide evidence-based medication recommendations to providers, nurses, and caregivers via phone, secure messaging, and telehealth or EHR platforms.
• Perform ongoing interventions per established clinical protocols to be developed and maintained in collaboration with providers and IDT as requested.
• Review new and existing medication requests for appropriateness, safety, and compatibility with patients’ goals of care.
• Support enrollments and admissions, care transitions, and changes in level of care.

Medication Management & Monitoring

• Perform precision polypharmacy reviews using specialized software to identify and resolve medication-related problems.
• Monitor high-risk and high-cost medications, drug interactions, renal/hepatic dosing, and pharmacogenomic factors when applicable.
• Ensure alignment of medication regimens with drug formularies, established clinical protocols, and payer guidelines.
• Collaborate with patients, prescribers, nurses, and care coordinators to develop individualized care plans that support comfort-focused and/or maintenance therapy goals.
• Educate care teams on therapeutic alternatives, symptom management protocols, and evidence-based pharmacotherapy.

Care Center Operations & Technology

• Document all interventions and communications in electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy management systems.
• Utilize clinical software, artificial intelligence tools, and decision-support systems to streamline clinical documentation and recommendations.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all activities adhere to federal and state pharmacy laws and CMS regulations.
• Participate in internal audits and performance improvement activities as requested.
• Contribute to protocol and policy development for medication use, safety, and workflow optimization as needed.

Additional duties as assigned by the company in its sole discretion.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Board Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (BCGP) or willingness to obtain within first four months of hire (paid upon completion by GalenusCare).
• Completion of an approved pharmacogenomic certification course prior to or within four months of hiring (also paid).
• Completion of two additional GalenusCare University courses in Collaborative Practice (State Specific) and GalenusCare’s proprietary Clinical Decision Support platform.

Experience

• Minimum three years of experience as a clinical pharmacist in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or chronic care management in ambulatory or in-patient settings.
• Prior experience in a call center or remote clinical support setting preferred.
• Familiarity with EHR systems and clinical decision-support software.
• Strong clinical knowledge of geriatric patient care and medication management.
• Excellent communication skills — empathetic and patient-centered.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume, technology-driven environment.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous quality improvement.
• Thrives in a collaborative group environment and actively contributes to shared goals.
• Builds positive working relationships and supports a culture of teamwork, trust, and mutual respect.
• High level of integrity.

What We Offer

• Purpose-driven culture and opportunity to make a meaningful impact in end-of-life and chronic care.
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• GalenusCare is committed to the well-being of our team members and offers a variety of benefits to support our employees. Full-time employees working 35+ hours per week are eligible for our benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to health, vision, and dental insurances, PTO, and paid holidays.

GalenusCare is the service brand of Galenus Precision Pharmacy focused on delivering advanced medication management, precision analytics, and collaborative care solutions to post-acute and long-term care settings along with precision pharmacy services. We combine clinical excellence with data-driven insights to improve patient outcomes, streamline operations, and support providers with tailored pharmacy services.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

GalenusCare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GalenusCare will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender political opinion, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical appearance, or any classification protected by federal state, or local law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals.