Pharmacist - Inpatient Oncology - Evenings
About The Position
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is renowned for its excellence, tied #1 in California and appearing on the 'Best Hospitals' Honor Roll for ten 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. The Cedars-Sinai Cancer Enterprise is at the forefront of cancer care, consisting of two cancer centers and three affiliate sites. Our Oncology Pharmacists collaborate with a team of expert cancer doctors, researchers, and nurses to advance leading-edge research and treatment innovations for cancer patients. This collaborative environment fosters cutting-edge solutions and personalized care, making a significant impact on patient outcomes and the future of oncology treatment. What's this role all about? Hours: 1:30 pm - 12:00 am As a full time evening shift 10 hour Inpatient Oncology Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, you'll be an integral part of the patient care team, focusing on BMT/Cellular Therapy and care of adult hematology and medical oncology cancer patients.
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 common disease states and pathologies.
- Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient chart or other sources and relate it to the patient care plan.
- Ability to assess and apply current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles for the selection and use of drug products in a clinical setting.
- 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.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, and follow-through skills
Nice To Haves
- Clinical oncology experience
- Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP) preferred
- EPIC/Beacon experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Providing comprehensive care for patients with various cancer-related disease states, including hematologic and solid tumors, bone marrow transplants (BMT), CAR-T, and TIL therapies.
- Order Review and Verification: Reviewing and verifying chemotherapy orders to ensure accuracy and safety.
- Patient Education: Delivering patient education to inform patients about their treatments and care plans.
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Monitoring therapeutic drugs to optimize drug therapy and improve patient outcomes.
- Guideline Development: Participating in oncology disease-related groups to support guideline development, updates, and new drug monographs.
- Drug Information: Providing accurate drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
Benefits
- Cedars-Sinai offers a highly competitive hourly pay along with a pay differential specific to the oncology pharmacy field.
- Role also includes sign on bonus along with relocation assistance.
- Sign-on bonus is available to new hires only. Current employees are not eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
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Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
