Pharmacy Program Coordinator - Specialty Pharmacy

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Specialty Pharmacist Program Coordinator to assist under the Specialty Pharmacy Manager and oversee program operations and clinical decisions affecting patient care.

The role requires a Pharm.D. or equivalent, CA licensure, and PGY1/PGY2 training or experience; strong communication and teaching skills are essential.

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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and disease states related to specialty pharmacy.
• Ability to teach and serve as a preceptor for training programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and oversight of Specialty Pharmacy programs.
• Oversee operations and clinical-decision making aspects of the program.
• Ensure tasks to maintain specialty pharmacy accreditation are performed.
• Apply knowledge of disease state management for Specialty Pharmacy medications.

Skills

Communication skills

Preceptor ability

Clinical decisions

Pharmacotherapy knowledge

Education

Pharm.D. or equivalent degree

PGY1/PGY2 residency or equivalent

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.

As a Specialty Pharmacist Program Coordinator at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, you will assist, under the direction of the Specialty Pharmacy Manager, and be accountable to the Specialty Pharmacy for all decisions affecting patients/ consumers. The pharmacist will assist in the development, and oversight of Specialty Pharmacy related programs, including operations and clinical-decision making aspects of the program, in the Specialty Pharmacy. The pharmacist is also responsible for ensuring required tasks are performed to maintain specialty pharmacy accreditation(s). The pharmacist is knowledgeable in the disease state management involving Specialty Pharmacy Medications.

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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.
• 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.

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