Pharmacist, Per Diem, Variable Shift

Cedars-Sinai•Marina del Rey, CA

10h

About The Position

The Pharmacist is responsible for the daily organization and supervision of medication management activities in their areas, including clinical and drug distribution services. The role also includes identifying medication safety concerns and taking measures to provide a safe environment while considering developmental changes in the patient population. The Pharmacist compounds and dispenses prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for patient care and performs related duties.

Requirements

Doctorate degree (Pharm.D. or equivalent) from an accredited school of pharmacy.
Current Pharmacist licensure in the State of California, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency practice experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

Follow medication-related policies and procedures and comply with sterile compounding regulations.
Ensure medication orders are filled and dispensed accurately and promptly; prepare medications as needed.
Recommend dosage adjustments, drug therapy alternatives, discontinuation, and appropriate substitutions; clarify ambiguous, non-formulary, restricted, incomplete, or erroneous orders through direct communication with physicians.
Use pharmacy technology and software systems safely and effectively; navigate patient charts and communicate medication transfers to other units when needed.
Identify approaches to simplify work processes, reduce medication wastage, improve service quality, and ensure appropriate re-dispensing.
Check messages and respond appropriately.
May assist with training and coordinating technician functions and oversee appropriate technician communication with healthcare team members.
Ensure Black Box Warnings and REMS requirements are met, monitored, and documented according to the designated MDRH list.
Review medication profiles daily for safe and appropriate medication regimens; monitor antimicrobial therapy duration, cultures, and susceptibilities for de-escalation.
Attend and participate in multidisciplinary patient-care rounds, Code Blue and Code Stroke situations, and emergency situations such as Rapid Response Team events when requested.
Document and communicate follow-up notes on all protocols for the next shift.
Provide patient consultations and document medication education provided to patients.
Proactively provide medication and product information to the team and other departments, including nursing staff, respiratory technicians, and other healthcare providers.
Perform other duties as assigned.