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DescriptionKEY RESPONSIBILITIESRefill Authorization & Medication Review (70%)Independently review and authorize medication refill requests for established patientsProcess refill requests received via phone, patient portal, EHR messages, and pharmacy faxesConduct comprehensive medication reviews assessing appropriateness, safety, adherence patterns, and monitoring needsVerify medications against active medication lists and resolve discrepanciesEnsure patients have appropriate follow-up appointments scheduled before authorizing long-term refillsReview laboratory values and monitoring parameters for medication safetyCoordinate with external pharmacies to resolve access barriers, insurance issues, and supply problemsIdentify drug therapy problems and recommend interventions to providersDocument all refill decisions and clinical assessments in HERProgram Development & Implementation (20%)Define scope of practice including medication classes, patient populations, and authorization criteriaDevelop inclusion/exclusion criteria for pharmacist-managed refillsCreate standardized workflows integrated with Cerner EHR systemBuild efficient processes for triaging, reviewing, and responding to refill requestsEstablish quality metrics and performance monitoring systemsDevelop policies, procedures, and clinical protocols for refill authorizationTrain clinic staff and providers on pharmacist-led refill workflowsClinical Collaboration & Patient Care (10%)Collaborate with providers on medication therapy optimizationEscalate complex cases or medications outside scope to appropriate prescribersCommunicate recommendations and interventions clearly to care teamsSupport medication adherence initiatives and patient educationAssist with medication access programs and prior authorizationsParticipate in quality improvement projects related to medication managementCoordinate care with population health and care management teamsQUALIFICATIONSRequired:PharmD from ACPE-accredited programCompletion of PGY1 pharmacy residencyActive California pharmacist license in good standingStrong clinical knowledge across multiple disease states and medication classesExcellent independent decision-making and clinical judgmentProficiency with EHR systems (Cerner strongly preferred)Strong understanding of medication access, insurance, and pharmacy operationsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work efficiently in high-volume environmentPreferred:Board Certification in Ambulatory Care (BCACP) or Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) certification3-5 years ambulatory care or primary care pharmacy experienceExperience managing refill authorization programsSalary range: $136,989.00 - $234,603.00 per year#LI-CS1