Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Shields Health Solutions; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

4 weeks PTO

10 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A healthcare company is seeking an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to enhance patient care at a recognized Academic Medical Center in Orange, California. The role involves direct collaboration with patients and providers, delivering high-quality medication management, and conducting clinical assessments. Candidates should hold a PharmD, be licensed in California, and have relevant residency training or significant experience in ambulatory care. The position offers a salary between $150,000 and $190,000 plus benefits and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed pharmacist in California.
• Must have completed relevant residency or have extensive ambulatory practice.
• Strong communication, organization, and technology skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medication management including reconciliation and monitoring.
• Partner with physicians to create individualized care plans.
• Monitor therapy effectiveness and identify optimization opportunities.
• Support quality-improvement initiatives.
• Assist with complex prior authorizations and workflows.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Empathy

Integrity

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Join our Shields team today! Shields Health Solutions is redefining patient care through health-system integrated specialty pharmacy. We’re hiring an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist who will play a hands‑on role in elevating patient care at a nationally recognized Academic Medical Center. In this dynamic, patient‑centered position, you’ll build meaningful relationships with patients and providers while delivering high‑quality medication management. You’ll work on‑site in clinic, collaborating directly with care teams and practicing under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) to conduct in‑person and virtual patient assessments, order and monitor evidence‑based treatment plans, optimize therapy, and resolve medication‑related problems.

Location: Onsite in Orange, CA

Salary: An employee in this position who performs the job duties in California can expect a salary rate between $150,000 and $190,000 (Hourly Equivalent: Approximately $72.12 - $91.35 per hour, based on a 40‑hour workweek.) plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign‑on Bonus
• Salary + Bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• 401(k) with match, 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave, short‑term disability, and professional development
• Access to employee resource groups and wellness programs

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive medication management, including reconciliation, dose optimization, adherence support, and drug‑level assessments aligned with evidence‑based standards.
• Partner with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to order individualized care plans under a CPA and promote seamless medication coordination.
• Monitor therapy effectiveness and safety, identify optimization and intervene as appropriate.
• Support quality‑improvement and REMS initiatives.
• Provide recommendations to operations by supporting teammates as needed with complex prior authorizations, improving workflows, educating patients, and maintaining ongoing clinical development.

What You’ll Need

• Hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Must be a licensed pharmacist in California
• Candidate must meet one of the following qualifications:
  • Completion of a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency
  • Completion of a PGY1 Residency and at least 1 year of ambulatory practice under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA)
  • At least 3 years of ambulatory practice with disease state management
• Strong communication, organization, and tech skills
• Empathy, integrity, and a team‑first mindset

Shields Health Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.