Pharmacist - Kidney Pancreas Transplant
About The Position
As a hybrid Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California will maintain the quality and support of highly immunocompromised patients requiring high level of specialized services. The Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Pharmacist will help manage nephrology consults, pre-transplant infusions for highly sensitized patients, post-transplant infusion patients , and cover in-patient services including managing non-formulary requests. The Pharmacist will be responsible for entering therapy plans, conduct chart reviews, compose letters of medical necessity as well as participate in peer-to-peer reviews for denied insurance claims. The Pharmacist will also participate with in-patient rounding which would include discharge teachings, medication reconciliation, ordering and coordinating last minute medication changes prior to discharge.
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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the quality and support of highly immunocompromised patients requiring high level of specialized services.
- Manage nephrology consults
- Manage pre-transplant infusions for highly sensitized patients
- Manage post-transplant infusion patients
- Cover in-patient services including managing non-formulary requests.
- Entering therapy plans
- Conduct chart reviews
- Compose letters of medical necessity
- Participate in peer-to-peer reviews for denied insurance claims
- Participate with in-patient rounding which would include discharge teachings, medication reconciliation, ordering and coordinating last minute medication changes prior to discharge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
