Pharmacist - ambulatory care - immediate hiring

Infusion Center Pharmacist
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.
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8hrs day shift
The Infusion Center Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills California brings specialized knowledge and experience in ambulatory infusion therapy prior authorization processes 340B practices and sterile parenteral compounding. The pharmacist works closely with ambulatory clinics to support infusion therapy assess patients and conduct pharmacotherapy visits as appropriate. The pharmacist collaborates with physicians nurses and utilization management teams to optimize medication therapy improve patient outcomes and coordinate care for patients receiving specialty infusion treatments.
Key responsibilities include comprehensive medication management therapy and laboratory monitoring patient education documentation of clinical interventions and support of site-of-care strategies for infusion patients. The pharmacist may also conduct independent patient visits in accordance with established clinical workflows and applicable regulatory requirements.
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.

Other Requirements:
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.
Experience in ambulatory care pharmacotherapy clinics or comprehensive medication management preferred.
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.
Beyond outstanding employee benefits (including health vision dental and life and insurance) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished and compassionate staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic inclusive environment that fuels innovation.