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Pharmacist - Angeles Clinic

Los Angeles, California

Overview

You're exacting in all you do. Happily, we're the exact same way. Make a difference in Pharmacy at Cedars-Sinai. Use your teamwork, expertise and dedication in work that truly matters – improving the lives of our patients in their most vulnerable times. As a Pharmacy professional at Cedars-Sinai you'll work alongside distinguished physicians, collaborate with those conducting groundbreaking research, and apply yourself using cutting-edge evidence-based practice.

Success Profile

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  • Communicator
  • Confident
  • Detail-oriented
  • Efficient
  • Focused
  • Team Player

Responsibilities

Requisition # 278

Job Description

The Cedars-Sinai Angeles Clinic & Research Institute in Los Angeles, California has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments, and expertly guiding and training the next generation of clinicians. We are committed to bringing innovative therapeutic options to all patients with cancer. Our board-certified fellowship-trained medical oncologists, surgeons, immunotherapists, pathologists, and dermatologists work closely together to advance cancer care.

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m - 5:00 p.m

As a Pharmacist at the Cedars-Sinai Angeles Clinic, you will provide therapeutic recommendations and answers medication and patient-related questions from other healthcare providers.

  • Identifies, resolves, and prevents potential and actual medication-related problems including untreated indications, improper drug selection, sub-therapeutic dosage, overdosage, failure to receive medication, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medications without indication.
  • Provides patients’ and other healthcare providers with education on medication use, side effects, and drug interactions when appropriate.
  • Communicates with physicians and pharmacists to recommend changes in medication therapy to optimize patient outcomes (i.e. labs not at goal, discontinuation of medication).
  • Supports the process of completing medication prior authorizations as needed.
  • Documents of patient progress and outcomes for future reporting.
  • Assures ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided.
  • Provides physician education through presentations and "Pharmacy Hot Topics" Cedars-Sinai Medical Group internal monthly newsletter.
  • Trains pharmacy residents and students rotating through Cedars-Sinai Medical Group.
  • Participates in meetings within the department.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Licenses/Certifications:

  • CA Pharmacist License
  • Basic Life Support by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

What else are we looking for?

  • USP 795 & 800 strongly preferred
  • EPIC experience strongly preferred
  • Oncology experience is strongly preferred
  • Must be able to prioritize, organize and coordinate work
  • Abilitiy to multi-task in a very busy environment
  • Strong English written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to use Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, etc)

Physical Demands:

  • Lifting, Standing, walking, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, balancing, kneeling, crouching, handling, grasping, hearing, talking. The physical ability and perceptive acuity to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions. Must be able to perform assigned duties in a demanding work environment.


Req ID : 278
Working Title : Pharmacist - Angeles Clinic
Department : Angeles Clinic - Wilshire
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category : Pharmacy
Job Specialty : Pharmacy
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $63.18 - $101.09

Our compensation philosophy

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Cedars - Sinai's EEO and AA Policy Statement

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We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.

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Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars - Sinai's EEO and AA Policy Statement

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