Pharmacy Program Coordinator - Drug Use Policy - Hybrid

Cedars-Sinai; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Drug Use Policy (DUP) Pharmacist Coordinator to shape medication policies and ensure safe patient care within a top-ranked hospital. This role involves evaluating new drugs, developing clinical guidelines, and working with healthcare professionals in a collaborative environment.

The position offers a flexible hybrid opportunity with the requirement of inpatient staffing once a month, contributing to comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services.

Qualifications

• Current pharmacist licensure in California.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• Experience in drug information services and formulary development.

Responsibilities

• Shape medication policies and optimize drug therapies.
• Develop content for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
• Evaluate new drugs for formulary and develop evidence-based guidelines.

Skills

Clinical database management

Communication skills

Collaboration with healthcare disciplines

Critical thinking

Education

Pharm.D. degree

Completion of PGY1 residency

PGY2 in Drug Use Policy or Drug Information

Job description

Job Description

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 nine years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

Our 886‑bed nonprofit, acute, tertiary, teaching Level I trauma center hospital is located in the heart of Los Angeles. The Pharmacy Department has over 500 staff members who provide comprehensive inpatient pharmacy services as well as outpatient services via two cancer centers, outpatient pharmacies, and ambulatory care clinics.

The Drug Use Policy (DUP) Pharmacist Coordinator plays a key role in shaping medication policies, optimizing drug therapies, and ensuring safe and effective patient care at Cedars‑Sinai. The DUP pharmacist is involved in developing content for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee; initiatives may include evaluating new drugs for the formulary, developing evidence‑based guidelines in conjunction with medical staff, and strategic planning of policies/processes for improving efficiency. Additionally, the DUP team serves as gatekeepers for high‑cost/risk medications and drug information resources for medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff on complex therapeutic issues.

This position has a flexible hybrid opportunity (up to 50% remote) and inpatient staffing (1 weekend per month) requirement.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Pharm.D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy in the USA
• Completion of a PGY1 residency or equivalent practice experience. PGY2 in Drug Use Policy or Drug Information is preferred

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
• BLS certification upon hire

What else are we looking for?

• Maintains an excellent clinical database and critical thinking skills, including the ability to provide recommendations on the management of complex patients, utilizing organizational policies and evidence‑based medicine.
• Possesses experience in drug information services and formulary development.
• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare disciplines to define and implement new clinical guidelines, workflows or programs.
• Exhibits capability to teach and serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize projects to meet goals.
• Possesses ability to evaluate implications for the use of automated information systems with the development of clinical initiatives.