Pharmacist - Inpatient Oncology - $10,000 Hiring Incentive

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,432 - 137,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a full-time Evening Inpatient Oncology Pharmacist to support BMT/Cellular Therapy and adult hematology and medical oncology patients.

You will review chemotherapy orders, monitor drug therapy, educate patients, and participate in guideline development. A $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are offered; California pharmacist license and Oncology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.
• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
• BLS certification as outlined in CPR and Code Blue procedures.
• Clinical oncology experience; BCOP preferred; EPIC/Beacon experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient care for cancer patients including hematologic and solid tumors.
• Review and verify chemotherapy orders for safety and accuracy.
• Educate patients about treatments and care plans.
• Monitor therapeutic drug levels to optimize therapy.
• Participate in oncology guideline development and drug monographs.
• Provide accurate drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.

Skills

Oncology pharmacology

Therapeutic drug monitoring

Chemotherapy order review

Communication

Team collaboration

BMT/Cellular Therapy knowledge

Education

Pharm.D. or equivalent

PGY1/PGY2 residency

Tools

EPIC/Beacon experience

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.

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 Cedars-Sinai Cancer Enterprise is at the forefront of cancer care, consisting of two cancer centers and three affiliate sites. Our Oncology Pharmacists collaborate with a team of expert cancer doctors, researchers, and nurses to advance leading-edge research and treatment innovations for cancer patients. This collaborative environment fosters cutting-edge solutions and personalized care, making a significant impact on patient outcomes and the future of oncology treatment.
We are currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to newly hired Oncology Pharmacists!What's this role all about?
As a full time evening shift 10 hour Inpatient Oncology Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, you'll be an integral part of the patient care team, focusing on BMT/Cellular Therapy and care of adult hematology and medical oncology cancer patients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Patient Care: Providing comprehensive care for patients with various cancer-related disease states, including hematologic and solid tumors, bone marrow transplants (BMT), CAR-T, and TIL therapies.
• Order Review and Verification: Reviewing and verifying chemotherapy orders to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Patient Education: Delivering patient education to inform patients about their treatments and care plans.
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Monitoring therapeutic drugs to optimize drug therapy and improve patient outcomes.
• Guideline Development: Participating in oncology disease-related groups to support guideline development, updates, and new drug monographs.
• Drug Information: Providing accurate drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.

Total rewardsIn recognition of the specialized skills and expertise required for this role, Cedars-Sinai offers a highly competitive hourly pay along with a pay differential specific to the oncology pharmacy field.
Role also includes sign on bonus along with relocation assistance. Sign-on bonus is available to new hires only. Current employees are not eligible.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?

• Clinical oncology experience
• Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP) preferred
• EPIC/Beacon experience preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of common disease states and pathologies.
• Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient chart or other sources and relate it to the patient care plan.
• Ability to assess and apply current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles for the selection and use of drug products in a clinical setting.
• 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.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, and follow-through skills