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As a standard of care Pharmacist at the Cedars-Sinai Angeles Clinic in Los Angeles, California, you will assist in providing therapeutic recommendations and answering 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.
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?
- Experience in specialty pharmacy 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.
Working Title: Pharmacist – Angeles Clinic
Department: Angeles Clinic – Wilshire
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category: Pharmacy
Job Specialty: Pharmacy
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$58.66 – $87.99