Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem

Position Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist works with patients with chronic conditions and the primary care clinician team, to ensure optimal results from drug therapy for these chronic conditions, and to support patients in taking a more active role in medication and healthcare self‑management; as well as to assist clinicians in providing individualized patient care for patients.

This position is per diem. Operating hours:
Monday to Friday 8‑4:30 or 9‑5: and occasional Thursdays 5‑9 p.m.

Locations: 8405 Beverly Blvd, 90048; 5205 Melrose Ave, 90038; 6043 Hollywood Blvd, 90028.

• Manage medication therapy for patients served at SCC including but not limited to diabetic, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, in collaboration with primary care providers and following SCC protocols.
• Review medical records in OCHIN‑EPIC and other systems to identify qualifying and co‑morbid chronic medical conditions.
• Evaluate treatment regimens and identify potential drug‑related problems.
• Adjust treatment plans based on identified problems and medical conditions.
• Assess and monitor the patient's knowledge of medications, perceived medication‑management issues, adherence, adverse effects, drug interactions, and lifestyle modifications.
• Order appropriate laboratory tests related to medication therapy.
• Initiate, adjust, or discontinue medications per established protocols.
• Monitor for adverse effects, complications, and therapeutic outcomes.
• Provide and reinforce patient education.
• Respond to medication refill requests following SCC Medication Refill Protocol Clinical.
• Review and evaluate treatment plans by Saban Community Clinic providers at all four clinic sites and make recommendations to providers when appropriate.
• Sort, review, and respond to requests for medication refills as per protocol approved by SCC.
• Assist with approving alternate medication requests not covered by insurance, prior authorizations, and requests for new medications.
• Approve, adjust dosing, or deny refill requests according to departmental protocols approved by Saban providers.
• Suggest formulary substitutions for medications.
• Troubleshoot transmission errors in e‑prescribing/e‑scrips.
• Assist in coordinating patient appointments when applicable to medication refills.
• Serve patients of the SCC pharmacist when coverage is needed.
• Accurately fill prescription orders and manage the dispensing function, consulting patients and prescribers about medication regimens, providing pharmacist care and performing patient consultations on drug therapies.
• Provide appropriate support to pharmacy technicians, directing workflow and verifying order entries, preparations, and labeling of pharmaceuticals.
• Actively participate in pharmacy purchases and inventory management in compliance with CA Pharmacy Laws.
• Ensure accurate electronic billing of medications dispensed to insured patients, according to PBM contracts.
• Precept pharmacy students and residents through Saban Community Clinic’s collaboration with pharmacy schools and residency programs.

• A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.
  
  D.) degree (Required).
• PGY1 (Community or Ambulatory) residency training or equivalent clinical experience, with one to two years in a similar position providing Medication Therapy Management in a community clinic setting, particularly with patients with diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia (Required).
• California Advanced Practice Pharmacist License and/or board certification (Highly Preferred).
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Competitive wages and annual merit increase.

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…