Pharmacist Inpatient

Pharmacist - Transitions Of CareCedars-Sinai Medical Center is renowned for its excellence tied #1 in California and appearing on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll for eleven 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.Full Time- 8hrs- Days/AfternoonsThe Pharmacist in our Transitions of Care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles California are critical to ensuring safe transitional care as patients are admitted and discharged. Our TOC pharmacists support institutional goals such as improvement in clinical care and reduce readmissions for CMS superbundle and population health patients. They also ensure regulatory compliance with California regulation (CA Business & Professions code 4118.5) by performing medication history reviews at admission and discharge for high risk patients.QualificationsEducation Requirements:Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacyCompletion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experienceLicense/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 ProcedureExperience: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 20396 Working Title Pharmacist - Transitions 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 68.88 - 110.21