Pharmacist - Oncology Clinical Specialist - $10,000 Hiring Incentive
About The Position
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a highly-regarded institution, ranked #1 in California and recognized on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll for eleven consecutive years. The Department of Pharmacy, with over 500 dedicated staff members, provides essential inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services, ensuring high-quality, personalized patient care. The Cedars-Sinai Cancer Enterprise is a leader in cancer care, comprising two cancer centers and three affiliate sites. Oncology Pharmacists here work collaboratively with expert cancer physicians, researchers, and nurses to drive cutting-edge research and treatment innovations for cancer patients. This environment fosters advanced solutions and personalized care, significantly impacting patient outcomes and the future of oncology treatment. We are currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to newly hired Oncology Pharmacists. As a Clinical Specialist Pharmacist at the Cedars-Sinai Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute in Los Angeles, California, you will provide comprehensive direct patient care within our medical oncology team. Your role involves delivering medication management services in coordination with other healthcare professionals. Key responsibilities include assessing and managing medication therapy regimens, educating patients on medication use, reviewing chemotherapy orders, providing drug information, optimizing drug therapy, and participating in collaborative and protocol-driven practices. Additionally, you will support the development, updates, and creation of new drug monographs for oncology diagnosis-related group guidelines, present quarterly summaries of diagnosis-related group updates at Oncology P&T subcommittee meetings, and be involved in the education and mentorship of pharmacy students and residents.
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.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, and follow-through skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous clinical oncology / infusion pharmacy experience preferred
- Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP) preferred
- EPIC/Beacon experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assessing medication therapy regimens
- Managing medication therapy and supportive care
- Educating patients on medication use
- Reviewing chemotherapy orders
- Providing drug information and optimizing drug therapy
- Participating in collaborative and protocol-driven practices as appropriate
- Support the development, updates, and creation of new drug monographs for oncology diagnosis-related group guidelines
- Present quarterly summaries of diagnosis-related group updates at Oncology P&T subcommittee meetings
- Involved in the education and mentorship of pharmacy students and residents
Benefits
- Highly competitive hourly pay
- Pay differential specific to the oncology pharmacy field
- $10,000 sign-on bonus available to new hires only
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
