Inpatient Pharmacy Lead: Main Pharmacist

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a full-time Inpatient Main Pharmacist to oversee medication management and ensure safe clinical and drug distribution services across the medical center.

The role requires a Pharm.D. or equivalent, completion of PGY1/PGY2 residency, and a California pharmacist license. Rotating days/evenings, Monday–Friday, with strong knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and patient-centered care.

Competenze

• Completion of PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.
• 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 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 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.

Mansioni

• Oversee daily organization and supervision of medication management activities across the medical center.
• Provide clinical and drug distribution services and other duties as assigned.
• Support implementation of policies and ensure patient safety and efficiency.

Conoscenze

Medical terminology

Pharmacology principles

Patient care planning

Medication regimen evaluation

Drug information

Clinical communication

Precepting/training

Pharmacy laws & standards

Pharmacy calculations

Pharmacokinetics

Formazione

Pharm.D. or equivalent degree

PGY1/PGY2 residency

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and eleven years in a row on the 'Best Hospitals' Honor Roll.

The full time Inpatient Main Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ca is responsible for the daily organization and supervision of medication management activities across the medical center, including but not limited to provision of clinical and drug distribution services and other duties as assigned.

This is a 8hour position with rotating days/evenings, Monday - Friday.

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

What else are we looking for?

• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience preferred.
• 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 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 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.