Pharmacist – Drug Therapy Management

Cedars-Sinai

. Provide comprehensive medication management for ambulatory patients, including medication reconciliation, therapy monitoring, and pharmacotherapy optimization .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63 - $101 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in comprehensive medication management, including pharmacotherapy optimization and individualized treatment plans for chronic conditions. Proficient in patient education, medication adherence monitoring, and collaboration with healthcare providers to enhance therapeutic outcomes.

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Doctor Of Pharmacy (PharmD)Pharmacist License In CaliforniaBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAmbulatory Clinical Pharmacy Practice ExperiencePharmacotherapy Optimization

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Hard Skills

Medication ReconciliationTherapy MonitoringPharmacotherapy Plans DevelopmentLaboratory Tests InterpretationMedication Adherence MonitoringTherapeutic RecommendationsMedication Prior AuthorizationsClinical Pathways SupportPharmaceutical Care Services ImprovementPatient Outcomes Documentation

Soft Skills

Patient EducationCommunication With Healthcare ProvidersProblem-SolvingCollaborationMentoring Pharmacy Residents

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacist LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS)Professional Certificate In Relevant Practice Area

Industry Keywords

Chronic Opioid TherapyBenzodiazepine TherapyDiabetes ManagementHypertension ManagementDyslipidemia ManagementPain ManagementAmbulatory CarePharmacotherapyMedication ManagementClinical Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive medication management for ambulatory patients, including medication reconciliation, therapy monitoring, and pharmacotherapy optimization
Evaluate drug therapies and develop individualized pharmacotherapy plans for patients with diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, anticoagulation therapy, chronic opioid therapy, and/or benzodiazepine therapy
Provide smoking cessation education and medication management
Initiate, titrate, and adjust medications under collaborative practice agreements and approved clinical protocols
Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests and monitoring parameters
Monitor medication adherence, therapeutic response, and patient outcomes
Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems
Provide therapeutic recommendations and answer medication-related questions from healthcare providers
Educate patients and healthcare providers on medication use, side effects, and drug interactions
Support medication prior authorizations
Document patient encounters, pharmacotherapy interventions, and therapeutic outcomes in the electronic health record
Assist with clinical pathways, best practices, protocols, and competency assessments
Support ambulatory clinical pharmacy billing activities and documentation
Assure ongoing performance improvement of pharmaceutical care services
Precept pharmacy residents and students in ambulatory clinical pharmacy practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy
Pharmacist license in the State of California
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Eligibility to obtain DEA registration if required
Completion of PGY1 pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience
Comprehensive knowledge of common disease states and pathologies
Ability to apply current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles
Willingness to learn and manage patients on opioids and/or benzodiazepines
Professional certificate in relevant practice area(s) preferred
Pain Management experience preferred
Completion of PGY2 residency in ambulatory care, pain management, or pharmacotherapy preferred
Experience in ambulatory clinical pharmacy practice or outpatient clinic setting preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model after six months of training, with remote work at least one day per week