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Job description
Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care
Salary Range $69.00 - $80.00 Hourly
Overview
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.
Description
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
Chronic Disease Management Services (Primary responsibility)
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
Medication Refill Services
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
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.
Our impact continues to grow. Come join our dynamic team to help build healthier communities
Worksite address
west hollywood, CA, 90069, US
Who can apply
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