Pharmacotherapy Clinic Pharmacist

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Pharmacotherapy Clinic Pharmacist to optimize complex therapies and improve patient access. The role emphasizes comprehensive medication management, therapy monitoring, and patient education within ambulatory and specialty programs.

The candidate will collaborate with providers, interpret lab results, and support protocol development while ensuring adherence and outcomes. Pharm.D.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or equivalent from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• CA pharmacist license.
• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.
• Ambulatory/specialty pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medication management and therapy monitoring for ambulatory/specialty patients.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to optimize therapy and access.
• Initiate, adjust, and discontinue therapies as appropriate, and interpret laboratory results.
• Educate patients on specialty medications and act as a clinical resource to staff.

Skills

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Patient education

Communication skills

Preceptor capability

Education

Pharm.D. or equivalent

PGY1/PGY2 residency

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 eleven 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.

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 hrs - day shift

The Pharmacotherapy Clinic Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California is an integral member of Cedars-Sinai’s ambulatory and specialty pharmacy programs, to optimize complex, specialty therapy management, and enhance patient access. Collaborating with providers and interdisciplinary teams, a pharmacist in this role improves clinical outcomes and operational efficiency. Additionally, a pharmacist in this role provides comprehensive medication management, therapy monitoring, side effect management, and patient education for high-cost or complex specialty or infusion therapies. In alignment with the most recent clinical guidelines, a pharmacist in this role initiates, adjusts, and discontinues therapies, orders and interprets laboratory results, and authorizes medication refills. A pharmacist in this role also monitors and reports on adherence, therapeutic outcomes, and patient and provider satisfaction. Moreover, a pharmacist in this role provides patient education on specialty medications and acts as a clinical resource to all physicians and support staff. A pharmacist in this role contributes to creating or updating protocols, competency assessments and to continuous quality improvement initiative.

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Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits (including health, vision, dental and life and insurance) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished and compassionate staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

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.

What else are we looking for?

• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.
• Specialty/Outpatient experience is preferred (oncology, neurology, rheumatology, IDB, etc).
• 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 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.

Physical Demands: (e.g., lifting, standing, walking)

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, occasional sitting, pushing & pulling, lifting of materials up to 40 pounds for distances up to 10 feet.