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Pharmacist

Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Torrance, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$136,989–$234,603 Per Year
SKILLS
Access Authorization, Ambulatory Care, Cerner, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Customer Escalations, Disease, Drug Therapy, Fax Machines, Identify Issues, Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Medical Record System, Medications, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Pharmacy, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary Care, Procedure Development, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Staff Training, Standards Development, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Torrance, CA
POSTED
Today
Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Refill Authorization & Medication Review (70%)

  • Independently review and authorize medication refill requests for established patients
  • Process refill requests received via phone, patient portal,EHR messages, and pharmacy faxes
  • Conduct comprehensive medication reviews assessing appropriateness, safety, adherence patterns, and monitoring needs
  • Verify medications against active medication lists and resolve discrepancies
  • Ensure patients have appropriate follow-up appointments scheduled before authorizing long-term refills
  • Review laboratory values and monitoring parameters for medication safety
  • Coordinate with external pharmacies to resolve access barriers, insurance issues, and supply problems
  • Identify drug therapy problems and recommend interventions to providers
  • Document all refill decisions and clinical assessments in HER
Program Development & Implementation (20%)
  • Define scope of practice including medication classes, patient populations, and authorization criteria
  • Develop inclusion/exclusion criteria for pharmacist-managed refills
  • Create standardized workflows integrated with Cerner EHR system
  • Build efficient processes for triaging, reviewing, and responding to refill requests
  • Establish quality metrics and performance monitoring systems
  • Develop policies, procedures, and clinical protocols for refill authorization
  • Train clinic staff and providers on pharmacist-led refill workflows
Clinical Collaboration & Patient Care (10%)
  • Collaborate with providers on medication therapy optimization
  • Escalate complex cases or medications outside scope to appropriate prescribers
  • Communicate recommendations and interventions clearly to care teams
  • Support medication adherence initiatives and patient education
  • Assist with medication access programs and prior authorizations
  • Participate in quality improvement projects related to medication management
  • Coordinate care with population health and care management teams
QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
  • PharmD from ACPE-accredited program
  • Completion of PGY1 pharmacy residency
  • Active California pharmacist license in good standing
  • Strong clinical knowledge across multiple disease states and medication classes
  • Excellent independent decision-making and clinical judgment
  • Proficiency with EHR systems (Cerner strongly preferred)
  • Strong understanding of medication access, insurance, and pharmacy operations
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in high-volume environment
Preferred:
  • Board Certification in Ambulatory Care (BCACP) or Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
  • Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) certification
  • 3-5 years ambulatory care or primary care pharmacy experience
  • Experience managing refill authorization programs

Salary range: $136,989.00 - $234,603.00 per year

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