Pharmacist Inpatient

Pharmacist - Transition of Care

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others every effort every detail and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai and its just one of the many reasons weve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities youll have everything you need to do something incrediblefor yourself and for others. Join us and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

Our 886-bed nonprofit acute tertiary teaching Level I trauma center hospital is located in the heart of Los Angeles. The Pharmacy Department has over 500 staff members who provide comprehensive inpatient pharmacy services as well as outpatient services via two cancer centers outpatient pharmacies and ambulatory care clinics.

Full Time- 8hrs- Days/Afternoons

The Pharmacist in our Transitions of Care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles California will assist in overseeing the daily organization and supervision of transitions of care medication management activities in their areas including but not limited to provision of clinical and drug distribution services and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education 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 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

Experience:

• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology as related to drug usage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of common disease states and pathologies.
• Ability to comprehend patient medical management plans.
• Ability to assess and apply current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles for the selection and use of drug products in a clinical setting.
• Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patient care plan.
• Possess the verbal and written communication skills required to fulfill the pharmacists responsibilities.
• Ability to teach and serve as preceptor for training programs.
• Ability to prepare drugs needed for immediate administration.
• Ability to provide recommendations and monitor the use of drugs.
• Knowledge of laws regulations and standards relative to pharmacy practice.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to prioritize workflow.
• 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.
• Demonstrated competency in techniques of pharmaceutical calculations compounding and pharmacokinetics.
• Possess patient-centered communication skills.
• Possess computer skills necessary to perform job functions.
• Exceptions to be approved by the Chief Pharmacy Officer or designee.

Physical Demands: (e.g. lifting standing walking)

• Frequent standing walking bending reaching occasional sitting pushing & pulling lifting of materials up to 40 pounds for distances up to 10 feet.

Req ID 17244

Working Title Pharmacist - Transition of Care

Department Pharmacy 5th Floor

Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category Pharmacy

Job Specialty Pharmacy

Overtime Status NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift Day

Shift Duration 8 hour

Base Pay 67.51 - 108.02