Pharmacist - Inpatient Main Pharmacist

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The full time Inpatient Main Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ca is responsible for the daily organization and supervision of medication management activities across the medical center, including but not limited to provision of clinical and drug distribution services and other duties as assigned. This is a 8 hour position with rotating days/evenings, Monday - Friday.

Requirements

• 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.
• BLS certification as outlined in the Pharmacist Responsibilities in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and Code Blue Procedure: Pharmacy Policy and Procedure.
• 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.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards relative to pharmacy practice.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to prioritize workflow.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily organization and supervision of medication management activities across the medical center.
• Provision of clinical and drug distribution services.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Prepare drugs needed for immediate administration.
• Provide recommendations and monitor the use of drugs.
• Evaluate medication regimens to meet the therapeutic needs of patients.
• Teach and serve as preceptor for training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level