What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist position at Torrance Memorial Medical Center?
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Refill Authorization & Medication Review (70%)
- Independently review and authorize medication refill requests for established patients
- Process refill requests received via phone, patient portal, EHR messages, and pharmacy faxes
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews assessing appropriateness, safety, adherence patterns, and monitoring needs
- Verify medications against active medication lists and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure patients have appropriate follow-up appointments scheduled before authorizing long-term refills
- Review laboratory values and monitoring parameters for medication safety
- Coordinate with external pharmacies to resolve access barriers, insurance issues, and supply problems
- Identify drug therapy problems and recommend interventions to providers
- Document all refill decisions and clinical assessments in HER
Program Development & Implementation (20%)
- Define scope of practice including medication classes, patient populations, and authorization criteria
- Develop inclusion/exclusion criteria for pharmacist-managed refills
- Create standardized workflows integrated with Cerner EHR system
- Build efficient processes for triaging, reviewing, and responding to refill requests
- Establish quality metrics and performance monitoring systems
- Develop policies, procedures, and clinical protocols for refill authorization
- Train clinic staff and providers on pharmacist-led refill workflows
Clinical Collaboration & Patient Care (10%)
- Collaborate with providers on medication therapy optimization
- Escalate complex cases or medications outside scope to appropriate prescribers
- Communicate recommendations and interventions clearly to care teams
- Support medication adherence initiatives and patient education
- Assist with medication access programs and prior authorizations
- Participate in quality improvement projects related to medication management
- Coordinate care with population health and care management teams
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- PharmD from ACPE-accredited program
- Completion of PGY1 pharmacy residency
- Active California pharmacist license in good standing
- Strong clinical knowledge across multiple disease states and medication classes
- Excellent independent decision-making and clinical judgment
- Proficiency with EHR systems (Cerner strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of medication access, insurance, and pharmacy operations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in high-volume environment
Preferred:
- Board Certification in Ambulatory Care (BCACP) or Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
- Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) certification
- 3-5 years ambulatory care or primary care pharmacy experience
- Experience managing refill authorization programs
Salary range: $136,989.00 - $234,603.00 per year
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Salary : $136,989 - $234,603