Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical and Quality Programs

CalOptima Health

6 days ago

Orange, California — Remote$120K - $193KFull TimePharmacy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CalOptima Health as a Clinical Pharmacist – Remote + $120K-$193K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

term goals/priorities for the department.

Generates and analyzes claims and utilization reports to track general trends in drug utilization and to identify potential targeted utilization management activities.

Develops and updates drug utilization criteria.

Develops and maintains contacts and relationships with providers key to successful interaction and intervention activities.

Requirements

Pharmacy Management

Participates in a mission

driven culture of high

quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $120K - $193K

Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join CalOptima Health as a Clinical Pharmacist – Remote + $120K-$193K.

Key Skills

Clinical PharmacologyDrug Utilization ManagementMedication Therapy ManagementQuality ImprovementData AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceCommunicationProject Management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical and Quality Programs at CalOptima Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at CalOptima Health is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Remote pharmacist positions in Pharmacy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

CalOptima Health lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $121k to $193k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote pharmacist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($121k–$193k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Pharmacology, Drug Utilization Management, Medication Therapy Management, Quality Improvement, Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Communication, Project Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Pharmacist will advance pharmacy quality initiatives and clinical programs, develop drug utilization management strategies, and promote appropriate prescribing practices. They will also interact with members, prescribers, and pharmacies to discuss drug therapy and participate in clinica...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, CalPERS Pension, Additional Retirement Packages, Generous PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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