Kern Health Systems
Pharmacist
2900 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA
On-site · $63.71–$82.82/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026
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Work Location: On-Site
About us
Kern Family Health Care is dedicated to improving the health status of our members through an integrated managed health care delivery system.
About the role
Under administrative direction, the Pharmacist is responsible for assisting in the daily functions and activities regarding the pharmacy department and aid in the appropriate maintenance of the prior authorization list for drugs. This position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the prior authorization list and associated activities regarding pharmaceuticals for a Knox-Keene licensed health maintenance organization (HMO).
Essential Functions
- Participates and serves as the support staff for the KFHC Drug Utilization Review/Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee. Offers direction to the Committee for continued development of the Prior authorization list for pharmaceuticals considered under the medical benefit known as Physician Administered Drugs (PADs).
- Develops training materials and trains staff to help with processing requests for pharmaceuticals (TARS).
- Assists providers and patients with issues concerning pharmaceuticals. This includes review of Treatment Authorization Requests (TARS) for approval, modification, or denial.
- Assists in informing providers regarding changes of covered drugs.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of protocols for disease state management that involves pharmaceuticals.
- Serves as a technical resource for other departments regarding pharmaceutical issues.
- Serves as a liaison with the DHCS’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) and D-SNP PBM.
- Serves as a liaison with vendor representatives regarding pharmaceutical issues.
- Assists other departments with issues regarding pharmaceuticals, including orientation of new staff.
- Participates in provider education.
- Assists with the development of treatment plans for patients with special problems such as medication abuse.
- Assists internal/external auditors or inspectors with pharmaceutical issues.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures relative to employment and job responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Employment Standards
- Posses a current, active CA pharmacist license.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited school of pharmacy.4 years of HMO related pharmacy experience in a hospital, managed care or group purchasing organization.
Pay range shown reflects the full range for this position. Initial offers are typically positioned between the minimum and midpoint, based on qualifications and internal equity.
Pay Range: Minimum: $63.71 Mid-Point: $82.82 Maximum: $101.93