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Saban Community Clinic
Los Angeles, California

Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care

PharmacistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69-$81/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: 5205 Melrose Ave. - Hollywood, CA 90038Salary Range: $69.00 - $81.00 HourlyAt 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 & 5205 Melrose Ave, 90038 Under the direction of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, the Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive medication therapy management services, with a primary focus on chronic disease state management.

Working collaboratively with providers and care teams, the Clinical Pharmacist optimizes medication use, monitors clinical outcomes, orders and evaluates medication-related laboratory tests, identifies and resolves medication-related problems, and empowers patients through education and self-management support.

Duties and Responsibilities: Chronic Disease Management Services (Primary responsibility) Conduct comprehensive chart reviews utilizing OCHIN Epic and pharmacy systems to assess medical history, diagnoses, laboratory results, medication regimens, allergies, and other relevant clinical information.

Evaluate, initiate, modify, and optimize medication therapy in accordance with established protocols and collaborative practice agreements, including monitoring patient outcomes, medication adherence, adverse effects, drug interactions, disease-state control, and appropriate laboratory parameters Provide patient-centered education and counseling to support medication adherence, self-management, and healthy lifestyle modifications.

Specialty Pharmacy Services Support the Specialty Pharmacy Program by coordinating specialty medication management from referral through ongoing follow-up, including patient onboarding, education, care planning, and reassessments.

Monitor medication adherence, therapeutic response, adverse effects, and medication-related problems, and collaborate with providers to optimize specialty medication therapy.

Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with accreditation, manufacturer, payer, and organizational requirements Medication Refill Services Review, evaluate, and process (Approve, modify, or deny) medication refill requests in accordance with SCC refill protocols with timely processing and documentation.

Identify medication-related concerns and communicate recommendations to providers. Assist with prescription clarification, electronic prescribing issues, and prior authorizations. Additional Clinical & Operational

Responsibilities

Participate in quality assurance, patient safety, and workflow improvement initiatives. Troubleshoot operational and clinical issues and escalate to the Clinical Pharmacy Manager as appropriate. Maintain current clinical knowledge through continuing education and professional development activities.

Position Requirements: A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree required PGYl(Community or Ambulatory) residency training or equivalent clinical experience (One to two years prior experience in a similar position providing Medication Therapy Management in a community clinic setting, particularly working with patients with Diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia (Required) California Advanced Practice Pharmacist License, and or board certification (Highly Preferred) Fluency in written and spoken English, bilingual highly preferred.

Current BLS/CPR certification is required Experience using an electronic health record system, preferably OCHIN Epic (preferred) Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of staff and volunteers and to be able to work with professionals with different management styles Experience managing chronic disease states such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma/COPD, anticoagulation, or obesity-related medication therapy Ability to interpret clinical data, laboratory results, and medication histories to support evidence-based medication therapy decisions Strong patient counseling, motivational interviewing, and health education skills

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. Our impact continues to grow. Come join our dynamic team to help build healthier communities Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive medication therapy management with a focus on chronic disease state management. They collaborate with care teams to optimize medication use, monitor clinical outcomes, and provide patient education.

Requirements

A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and PGY1 residency training or equivalent clinical experience are required. Candidates must have experience managing chronic conditions and proficiency with electronic health records.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical chart reviewClinical outcomes monitoringLaboratory test evaluationPharmacotherapy optimizationDrug interaction monitoring

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 43 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 49% have no call, 77% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Saban Community Clinic holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 7 active listings.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care at Saban Community Clinic a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,058 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
6%
CME allowance
6% this job
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,058 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Saban Community Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Los Angeles, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical coverage options
Chiropractor/Acupuncture covered at 100% in-network
Dental coverage options
Vision
403(b) retirement plans with employer matching
Generous paid time off
1-Week Holiday closure for Christmas & New Years
Competitive Wages & Annual Merit Increase