Pharmacist

Cancer Treatment Centers of America; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Pharmacist to provide patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in a dynamic hospital setting. The role emphasizes review of orders, safety checks, and cost-effective therapy, with a focus on chemotherapy and total patient care across decentralized and centralized systems.

The successful candidate will educate providers and staff, oversee technicians, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to advance patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist role requiring professional licensure in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret providers' orders for medications.
• Screen for therapeutic incompatibilities and ensure cost-effective medication use.
• Monitor drug therapy with emphasis on chemotherapy and educate providers and staff on drug information.
• Oversee technician staff in sterile intravenous compounding and unit-dose drug preparations.
• Participate in quality improvement projects focused on patient safety.

Job description

Pharmacist

About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked among the top in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Staff pharmacists will provide patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in a decentralized and centralized practice setting. The staff pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and interpreting providers' orders for all medications, screening for therapeutic incompatibilities, and ensuring cost-effective medication use that complies with the COH Enterprise Formulary. In addition, pharmacists will assist with the monitoring of drug therapy, with an emphasis on chemotherapy, and is responsible for providing and educating on drug information to providers and other clinical staff. The pharmacist will be responsible for oversight of technician staff as it relates to sterile intravenous compounding, using centralized and decentralized medication-use systems, including chemotherapy and TPN, medication refilling, and unit dose drug preparations. Staff pharmacists will also be expected to participate in quality improvement projects with an emphasis on patient safety and will engage in multi-disciplinary initiatives as requested. Professional development is also required.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.