Pharmacist - Evening/Night Floater

CEDARS-SINAI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center invites applications for a full-time evening/night shift floater Pharmacist. The role focuses on organizing and supervising medication management activities, providing clinical and drug distribution services, and supporting patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements include a Pharm.D. or equivalent, completion of a PGY1/PGY2 residency, and California pharmacist licensure; BLS certification is also required.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or equivalent from a US-accredited school.
• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.
• Current pharmacist licensure in California and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise medication management activities across areas.
• Provide clinical and drug distribution services.
• Perform duties with rotating evenings/nights and weekends as scheduled.
• Assist on graveyard shifts as needed.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology knowledge

Patient-centered communication

Precepting and training

Ability to work in a fast-paced env

Education

Pharm.D. or equivalent (USA)

PGY1/PGY2 residency

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is renowned for its excellence, tied #1 in California and appearing on the 'Best Hospitals' Honor Roll for ten 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.

The full time evening/night shift floater Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is responsible for the daily organization and supervision of medication management activities in their areas, including but not limited to provision of clinical and drug distribution services and other duties as assigned.

1:30 pm - 12:00 am

This is a 10hour evening position with rotating weekends and rotates to help assist on graveyards.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy in the USA.
• 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.
• 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.