Senior Care Clinical Pharmacist & Medication Optimization

Los Angeles Jewish Health; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan with company-m

Company-paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Los Angeles Jewish Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to support the Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC), a PACE program. You will collaborate with medical leadership to review medications, educate prescribers, and ensure alignment with QAPI and CMS Part D requirements.

The role requires PharmD, CA license, and experience in managed care or elder care settings. You will participate in audits, meetings, and policy development while helping manage drug utilization and PBM data.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
• Current California registered pharmacist license required.
• TB screening and health examination clearance; valid CA driver’s license.
• 2–3 years in managed care clinical pharmacy, clinic operations, or residency; at least 1 year serving frail/elderly populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficiency with Microsoft Office; detail-oriented; able to work in a multidisciplinary team; sensitivity to diverse aging population; analytical skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand External Pharmacy Review requirements per QAPI plan.
• Review participants’ drug regimens and profiles as needed.
• Collaborate with Medical Director to develop review processes and educate prescribers.
• Report findings to QAPI Committee quarterly.
• Analyze chart reviews to identify physician education opportunities.
• Ensure appropriate medication management via chart review analysis.
• Lead P&T meetings quarterly and ensure policy compliance.
• Oversee PDE reporting to CMS for Medicare Part D requirements.
• Identify cost-effective pricing for brand and generic meds.
• Integrate utilization data from PBM into data warehouse.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Clinical pharmacy

Regulatory awareness

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Los Angeles Jewish Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to support the Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC), a PACE program. You will collaborate with medical leadership to review medications, educate prescribers, and ensure alignment with QAPI and CMS Part D requirements.

The role requires PharmD, CA license, and experience in managed care or elder care settings. You will participate in audits, meetings, and policy development while helping manage drug utilization and PBM data.