Specialty Pharmacist

Saban Community Clinic; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; 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 including 1-1

Job summary

Saban Community Clinic seeks a Specialty Pharmacist to lead its Specialty Pharmacy Program and support centralized medication refill services at our Beverly Blvd location.

You will coordinate specialty medication management from referral through follow-up, provide patient education, monitor adherence, and collaborate with providers to optimize therapy. This role requires a PharmD and CA license, with ambulatory care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree with California license in good standing.
• One year of pharmacist experience in specialty/ambulatory care.
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary pharmacist for the Specialty Pharmacy Program.
• Coordinate management from referral through follow-up.
• Onboard patients, educate, plan care, and reassess.
• Monitor adherence, response, and adverse effects.
• Collaborate with providers to optimize therapy.
• Document in EHR and pharmacy systems.
• Process refills per SCC protocols; ensure timely documentation.
• Provide counseling and supervise pharmacy technicians.
• Support inventory, billing accuracy, and quality assurance.
• Contribute to program development and workflow improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

PharmD degree

California Pharmacist license

Job description

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.

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

Under the direction of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, the Specialty Pharmacist serves as the primary pharmacist supporting Saban Community Clinic's Specialty Pharmacy Program and centralized medication refill services.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary pharmacist for the Specialty Pharmacy Program.
• Coordinate specialty medication management from referral through ongoing follow-up.
• Complete patient onboarding, education, care planning, and reassessments.
• Monitor medication adherence, persistence, therapeutic response, adverse effects, and medication-related problems.
• Collaborate with providers to optimize specialty medication therapy.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record and pharmacy systems.
• Review, evaluate, and process medication refill requests by approving, modifying, or denying requests in accordance with SCC refill protocols; complete timely processing and documentation.
• Identify medication-related concerns and communicate recommendations to providers.
• Assist with prescription clarification, electronic prescribing issues, and prior authorizations.
• Provide pharmacist coverage within the retail pharmacy as assigned to support operational needs, continuity of patient care, and efficient pharmacy workflow.
• Verify and dispense prescriptions accurately in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide patient counseling and medication education.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and verify technician-prepared prescriptions.
• Participate in inventory management, controlled substance oversight, billing accuracy, medication safety, and quality assurance.
• Support continued growth of the Specialty Pharmacy Program by participating in program development, workflow optimization, and implementation of new pharmacy services and initiatives.

Position Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Current California Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year of pharmacist experience in specialty pharmacy, ambulatory care, or an integrated healthcare setting required.
• PGY1 pharmacy residency, California Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) license, or board certification (preferred).
• Strong organizational, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Able to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, providers, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare team members.

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.

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