Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center boasts a reputation for excellence in healthcare, and our Pharmacy Department—over 500 dedicated staff—delivers inpatient and outpatient services, including cutting‑edge oncology care.
What's this role all about?
As a per diem Outpatient Pharmacist, you’ll be an integral part of the patient care team, working closely with medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff to provide outstanding care to cancer patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care for outpatient oncology patients across various cancer‑related disease states.
- Review and verify chemotherapy orders to ensure accuracy and safety.
- Educate patients on their treatments and care plans.
- Monitor therapeutic drugs to optimize therapy and improve outcomes.
- Participate in oncology disease‑related groups to support guideline, SOP development, updates, and new drug monographs.
- Provide accurate drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
Total rewards
Cedars‑Sinai offers a highly competitive hourly pay in recognition of the specialized skills and expertise required for this role.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- Pharm.D. or an equivalent degree from an accredited U.S. pharmacy school.
- Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent postgraduate experience.
License and Certification:
- Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
- BLS certification as per Pharmacy Policy and Procedure.
What else we are looking for:
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology related to drugs.
- In-depth understanding of common disease states and pathologies.
- Ability to comprehend patient medical management plans.
- Ability to assess and apply current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles for drug selection and use in a clinical setting.
- Expertise in extracting pertinent information from patients or other sources and linking it to the care plan.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to teach and serve as a preceptor for training programs.
- Capability to prepare drugs needed for immediate administration.
- Skill in providing recommendations and monitoring drug use.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards related to pharmacy practice.
- Adaptability to change and ability to prioritize workflow.
- Evaluation of medication regimens to meet therapeutic needs.
- Learning aptitude for automated information systems.
- Competency in pharmaceutical calculations, compounding, and pharmacokinetics.
- Patient‑centered communication skills.
- Computer proficiency necessary to perform job functions.
- Exceptions approved by the Chief Pharmacy Officer or designee.
Physical Demands
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching; occasional sitting; pushing & pulling.
- Lifting up to 40 lb for distances up to 10 ft.