Pharmacist - Nights

Dev

La Puente (CA)

On-site

USD 82,752 - 132,401

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in La Puente, CA is seeking a Night Shift Pharmacist. This full-time position involves overnight order verification, medication distribution, and sterile product preparation. Candidates should have current California pharmacist licensure and a PharmD, preferably with residency experience. The role includes a competitive salary range of $60.07 - $96.11 per hour and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patient care.

Qualifications

Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
BLS certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and Code Blue Procedure.
Ability to teach and serve as preceptor for training programs.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing overnight order verification.
Medication distribution and sterile product preparation.
Evaluate medication regimens to meet the needs of patients.

Skills

Patient-centered communication skills

Ability to comprehend patient medical management plans

Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to prepare drugs needed for immediate administration

Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards relative to pharmacy practice

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Prefer PharmD

Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent

Job description

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with CEDARS-SINAI to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: CEDARS-SINAI

Job Description

Make a Difference in Pharmacy

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 #1 in California and eight years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

Our 889-bed nonprofit, acute, tertiary, teaching Level I trauma center hospital is located in the heart of Los Angeles. The Pharmacy Department has over 450 staff members who provide comprehensive inpatient pharmacy services as well as outpatient services via two cancer centers, outpatient pharmacies and ambulatory care clinics.

Do you work well in a large team environment where critical thinking is essential?

As a Night Shift Pharmacist - 7 day on/7 day off at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, you will assist in providing overnight order verification and medication distribution and sterile product preparation on the graveyard shift.

Hours: 9:00 pm - 7:30 am

Position includes a $5,000 sign on bonus.

Educational requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Prefer PharmD
Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.

License/Certification 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.

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.