Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care

Saban Community Clinic; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage options We cover all…

Chiropractor/Acupuncture covered at 0

HMO and PPO Dental coverage options

Vision

403(b) retirement plans with employer…

Generous paid time off

Annual merit increase

Competitive Wages

Job summary

Saban Community Clinic is seeking a highly qualified Pharmacist to lead chronic disease management and medication therapy in a community clinic setting. You will review patient histories in OCHIN Epic, optimize regimens, educate patients, and support specialty pharmacy processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, documentation, and adherence to protocols to improve outcomes in diabetes, hypertension, and lipid disorders.

Qualifications

• A Pharm.D. degree is required and licensure in California is expected.
• Residency training or equivalent clinical experience in medication therapy management.
• Experience with diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia desirable.

Responsibilities

• Chronic disease management services as primary responsibility.
• Coordinate specialty medication management from referral through follow-up.
• Process medication refill requests per SCC protocols and ensure timely documentation.
• Participate in quality assurance and workflow improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge through continuing education.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Medication therapy management

Pharmacotherapy optimization

Patient education counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical decision support

Quality assurance

Laboratory data interpretation

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Residency training (PGY1/Community or Ambulatory)

Tools

OCHIN Epic

Electronic health record system

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 5205 Melrose Ave. - Hollywood, CA 90038Salary Range: $69.00 - $81.00 HourlyAt 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

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 elevate 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

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.

Our impact continues to grow. Come join our dynamic team to help build healthier communities