Temporary – Clinical Pharmacist

Orange, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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About us:
Aroha Technologies Inc. was founded in 2008 in Florida. What began as a powerful staffing solutions provider has since evolved into a trusted healthcare staffing agency delivering reliable and long-term staffing for healthcare facilities in need of skilled healthcare professionals.

Z TEMP Clinical Pharmacist

Location: Orange CA 92868
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Department: Pharmacy Management
Work Arrangement: Full Office
Salary Grade: $58.12 $92.98/hour (Based on Experience)

Summary

CalOptima Health is seeking a Z TEMP Clinical Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Management team. This role supports the organizations mission to serve member health with dignity excellence and respect. The Clinical Pharmacist will play a critical role in drug utilization review clinical quality improvement programs policy development and provider collaboration to improve health outcomes for members.

Duties & Responsibilities

Pharmacy Management (95%)

Participate in CalOptima Healths mission-driven culture of excellence and accountability.
Generate and analyze claims/utilization reports to identify trends and targeted management activities.
Develop and update drug utilization criteria and intervention programs.
Collaborate with providers and stakeholders to optimize medication management.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives such as HEDIS Stars MTM and interdisciplinary care teams.
Review prior authorizations appeals and medication profiles using clinical and regulatory guidelines.
Prepare drug monographs and reports for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
Serve as plan representative for state fair hearings.
Support compliance with CMS DHCS DMHC NCQA and CalOptima Health policies.
Resolve member complaints grievances and appeals.

Other (5%)

Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
Current knowledge and expertise in clinical pharmacology and disease states.
Active valid and unrestricted California Registered Pharmacist License.
Audit experience with CMS DHCS DMHC or NCQA.
Experience in pharmacy practice or residency.
Bilingual in one of CalOptima Healths threshold languages (Arabic Chinese Farsi Korean Russian Spanish Vietnamese).

Knowledge & Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across diverse stakeholders.
Excellent communication (oral and written) organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Outlook Excel PowerPoint) and pharmacy-related software.
Leadership skills to motivate teams and participate in committees.

Best regards

Amit
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#CNA2025 About us: Aroha Technologies Inc. was founded in 2008 in Florida. What began as a powerful staffing solutions provider has since evolved into a trusted healthcare staffing agency delivering reliable and long-term staffing for healthcare facilities in need of skilled healthcare professional...