Job Description

Job Description

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is renowned for its excellence, tied #1 in California and appearing on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll for ten years. The institution prides itself on its comprehensive healthcare services, with the Department of Pharmacy playing a vital role. Our pharmacy department has over 500 staff members who are dedicated on providing both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care tailored to their needs.

The Cedars-Sinai Cancer Enterprise is at the forefront of cancer care, consisting of two cancer centers and three affiliate sites. Our Oncology Pharmacists collaborate with a team of expert cancer doctors, researchers, and nurses to advance leading-edge research and treatment innovations for cancer patients. This collaborative environment fosters cutting-edge solutions and personalized care, making a significant impact on patient outcomes and the future of oncology treatment.

What's this role all about?

As a 10 hour Outpatient Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles California, you'll be an integral part of the patient care team working closely with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff to provide exceptional patient care cancer patients.

• Patient Care : Providing comprehensive care for outpatient oncology patients with various cancer-related disease states, with a focus on hematologic, bone marrow transplants (BMT), CAR-T, and TIL therapies.
• Order Review and Verification : Reviewing and verifying chemotherapy orders to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Patient Education : Providing patient education to inform patients about their treatments and care plans.
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring : Monitoring therapeutic drugs to optimize drug therapy and improve patient outcomes.
• Guideline Development : Participating in oncology disease-related groups to support guideline and SOP development, updates, and new drug monographs.
• Drug Information : Providing accurate drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.

Total rewards

In recognition of the specialized skills and expertise required for this role, Cedars-Sinai offers a highly competitive hourly pay along with a pay differential specific to the oncology pharmacy field.

Sign-on bonus is available to new hires only. Current employees are not eligible.

Join the team at Cedars-Sinai and contribute to innovative and impactful healthcare solutions that make a difference in the lives of patients and communities.

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Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
• BLS certification as outlined in the Pharmacist Responsibilities in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and Code Blue Procedure: Pharmacy Policy and Procedure

What else are we looking for?

• Previous clinical oncology / infusion pharmacy experience preferred
• Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP) preferred
• EPIC/Beacon experience preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of common disease states and pathologies.
• Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient chart or other sources and relate it to the patient care plan.
• Ability to assess and apply current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles for the selection and use of drug products in a clinical setting.
• Ability to evaluate medication regimens to meet the therapeutic needs of patients.
• Ability to learn and adapt to the use of automated information systems in daily practice.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, and follow-through skills

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