Pharmacist - Transitions of Care

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

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 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. The Pharmacist in our Transitions of Care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California are critical to ensuring safe transitional care as patients are admitted and discharged. Our TOC pharmacists support institutional goals such as improvement in clinical care and reduce readmissions for CMS superbundle and population health patients. They also ensure regulatory compliance with California regulation (CA Business & Professions code 4118.5) by performing medication history reviews at admission and discharge for high risk 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 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication history reviews at admission and discharge for high risk patients.
• Support institutional goals such as improvement in clinical care and reduce readmissions for CMS superbundle and population health patients.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with California regulation (CA Business & Professions code 4118.5).
• Prepare drugs needed for immediate administration.
• Provide recommendations and monitor the use of drugs.
• Evaluate medication regimens to meet the therapeutic needs of patients.

What This Job Offers

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