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The Team You’ll Join

We are a mission driven community-based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all.

More About the Opportunity 

We are hoping you will join us as a Pharmacy Resident and help shape the future of healthcare where you’ll be an integral part of our Pharmacy Management team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders.   The Pharmacy Residency Program at CalOptima Health is a non-accredited managed care residency that provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable clinical and administrative experience in an integrated managed care setting. You will be trained in the role of the Clinical Pharmacist in developing and implementing formulary administration, medication use management, pharmacy benefit design, pharmacy network management, pharmacy benefit management relationship and drug-use policy development. You will also be trained to function as a leader in developing and implementing pharmaceutical care plans for specific patients in an integrated health plan and delivery system setting.

Clinical experiences include but are not limited to, face-to-face and/or telephonic Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR) sessions as a part of the in-house Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program, Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) meeting participation, involvement in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), coverage determination training, prior authorization criteria development and medication profile reviews for identified high-risk patients. Administrative experiences include training in CalOptima Health’s policies and procedures and learning the relationship managed care organizations have with the community pharmacy provider network, physician provider network and the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM). Throughout the year, you will have the opportunity to attend various meetings, such as CalOptima Health’s quarterly Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) meeting and other quality improvement meetings. These experiences will provide you with valuable insight into the patient and quality-centered approach to managed care at CalOptima Health.  Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.

Your Contributions To the Team: 

• 95% - Program Support
  • Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
  • Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
  • Designs and implements clinical programs to enhance the efficacy of patient care.
  • Ensures the safety and quality of the medication-use system.
  • Provides medication and practice-related information, education and/or training.
  • Designs effective benefit structures to service specific population's needs.
  • Completes a residency project, which may be in the form of original research, a problem-solving exercise or development or enhancement of some aspect of our pharmacy services.
  • Delivers a formal presentation of the residency project at the annual Western States Pharmacy Conference.
  • Precepts pharmacy interns on rotation at CalOptima Health. 
    
    
• 5% - Other
  • Completes other duties and projects as assigned. 

Do You Have What the Role Requires?

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from a fully accredited university required.
  
• Eligibility for licensure in California by July 1, of the program year start date, and licensure obtained within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days of entering the residency program.
  
• Have access to means of transportation for work away from the primary office approximately 10% of the time required.

You’ll Stand Out More If You Possess the Following:

• Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese).
  

What the Regulatory Agencies Need You to Possess?

• n/a

Your Knowledge & Abilities to Bring to this Role:

• Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.  
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
• Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
• Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
• Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
• Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

Your Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment less than 10 pounds

Ways We Are Here For You

• You’ll enjoy competitive compensation for this role.
  • Our current hiring range is: Pay Grade: 305 - $55,966 - $83,949 ($26.91 - $40.3601).
    • The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
      
      
• This position is approved for Partial Telework (**If the position is Telework, it is eligible in California only**)
• A comprehensive benefits package
• CalPERS pension program and additional retirement packages.
• Additional benefits and perks including:
  • A generous PTO program
  • A quality work life balance
  • Various wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling
  • And the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts and improves healthcare access for thousands of individuals and families.

Our Work Environment:

If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:

• Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

If located at PACE:

• Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.
• There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

If located in the Community:

• Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed. 
• Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures.
• There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Why Join Us?

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Each employee brings a unique perspective to the overall team and we value everyone's input and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where you and every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impacts on our community members.  Our team reflects and represents  the communities we serve, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to accessible, quality healthcare.

What's Your Next Step?

All Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Do NOT miss out.  If you want to join our team, the deadline for the first review of applications is October 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM (PST).  We are encouraging you to apply early. If you apply after the first review date, your application is not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. 

Our Commitment to You

Your application and resume will be reviewed by a dedicated recruiter to this position.  If your experience matches what we need, we will reach out to you to discuss the next steps.  The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment, phone screen and interview.

If you make it through the steps above and are selected for this exciting role, you will be required to undergo a reference and a background check (to include a conviction record) and if applicable also pass a drug screening and/or a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (for specific positions)  If you are an Internal CalOptima Health applicant, please apply through the internal portal on InfoNet.

We will make sure to keep you updated through each step of the process on your candidate portal.  Please make sure to watch for updates on your candidate portal and you emails which will be sent to the email address you listed on your application.  Please check your email, including your SPAM folder, regularly throughout the recruitment process.  

CalOptima Health is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff, where we will honor your unique experiences, identity, and perspectives. Our organization strives to create and maintain a workplace environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming so we can truly be Better Together.

CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health wants to have qualified employees in every job position. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee, or applicant for employment, based on race, religion/religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CalOptima Health also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived as having, any of those characteristics. 

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