Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy

Job Description Cedars-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. Specialty Pharmacy is only open Monday - Friday. As a full time Specialty Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, you will assist in clinical reviews of specialty prescriptions, conduct follow up and monitoring of patients on specialty therapies, support specialty pharmacy accreditation requirements, collaborate with providers, and ensure timely access for high-risk patients.

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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. What else are we looking for? Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience. Specialty/Outpatient experience is preferred (oncology, neurology, rheumatology, IDB, etc). 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 pharmacist’s 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr CEDARS-SINAI