What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care position at Saban Community Clinic?
At Saban we believe in the employee experience, and know you are the heart of our business! Work shouldn't consume your life, we believe in Work-Life-Balance and strive for flexibility through various company perks.
Benefits and Perks:
- Medical coverage options We cover all out of pocket expenses!
- Chiropractor/Acupuncture covered at 100% in-network
- HMO and PPO Dental coverage options
- Vision
- 403(b) retirement plans with employer matching
- Generous paid time off including 1-Week Holiday closure for Christmas & New Years!
- Competitive Wages & Annual Merit Increase
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm @ 8405 Beverly Blvd, 90048 & 5205 Melrose Ave, 90038
Under the direction of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, the Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive medication therapy management services, with a primary focus on chronic disease state management. Working collaboratively with providers and care teams, the Clinical Pharmacist optimizes medication use, monitors clinical outcomes, orders and evaluates medication-related laboratory tests, identifies and resolves medication-related problems, and empowers patients through education and self-management support.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive chart reviews utilizing OCHIN Epic and pharmacy systems to assess medical history, diagnoses, laboratory results, medication regimens, allergies, and other relevant clinical information.
- Evaluate, initiate, modify, and optimize medication therapy in accordance with established protocols and collaborative practice agreements, including monitoring patient outcomes, medication adherence, adverse effects, drug interactions, disease-state control, and appropriate laboratory parameters
- Provide patient-centered education and counseling to support medication adherence, self-management, and healthy lifestyle modifications.
Specialty Pharmacy Services
- Support the Specialty Pharmacy Program by coordinating specialty medication management from referral through ongoing follow-up, including patient onboarding, education, care planning, and reassessments.
- Monitor medication adherence, therapeutic response, adverse effects, and medication-related problems, and collaborate with providers to optimize specialty medication therapy.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with accreditation, manufacturer, payer, and organizational requirements
- Review, evaluate, and process (Approve, modify, or deny) medication refill requests in accordance with SCC refill protocols with timely processing and documentation.
- Identify medication-related concerns and communicate recommendations to providers.
- Assist with prescription clarification, electronic prescribing issues, and prior authorizations.
Additional Clinical & Operational Responsibilities
- Participate in quality assurance, patient safety, and workflow improvement initiatives.
- Troubleshoot operational and clinical issues and escalate to the Clinical Pharmacy Manager as appropriate.
- Maintain current clinical knowledge through continuing education and professional development activities.
Position Requirements:
- A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree required
- PGYl(Community or Ambulatory) residency training or equivalent clinical experience (One to two years prior experience in a similar position providing Medication Therapy Management in a community clinic setting, particularly working with patients with Diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia (Required)
- California Advanced Practice Pharmacist License, and or board certification (Highly Preferred)
- Fluency in written and spoken English , bilingual highly preferred.
- Current BLS/CPR certification is required
- Experience using an electronic health record system, preferably OCHIN Epic (preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of staff and volunteers and to be able to work with professionals with different management styles
- Experience managing chronic disease states such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma/COPD, anticoagulation, or obesity-related medication therapy
- Ability to interpret clinical data, laboratory results, and medication histories to support evidence-based medication therapy decisions
- Strong patient counseling, motivational interviewing, and health education skills
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Compensation Disclaimer
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. Saban is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
Saban Community Clinic will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.
About Us:
The Saban Community Clinic was founded in 1967 on the principle that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. It is our mission provide affordable quality Whole Person Care to everyone regardless of income or immigration status in a caring environment. This includes medical, behavioral health and dental care.
Saban Community Clinic values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at Saban means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.
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Salary : $69 - $81