Pharmacy Program Coordinator - Specialty Pharmacy

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

22h • 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. As a Specialty Pharmacist Program Coordinator at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, you will assist, under the direction of the Specialty Pharmacy Manager, and be accountable to the Specialty Pharmacy for all decisions affecting patients/ consumers. The pharmacist will assist in the development, and oversight of Specialty Pharmacy related programs, including operations and clinical-decision making aspects of the program, in the Specialty Pharmacy. The pharmacist is also responsible for ensuring required tasks are performed to maintain specialty pharmacy accreditation(s). The pharmacist is knowledgeable in the disease state management involving Specialty Pharmacy Medications. #LI-RD1

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.
• 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 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.
• Verbal and written communication skills required to fulfill the pharmacist’s responsibilities.
• 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.
• Patient-centered communication skills.
• Computer skills necessary to perform job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and oversight of Specialty Pharmacy related programs, including operations and clinical-decision making aspects of the program.
• Ensure required tasks are performed to maintain specialty pharmacy accreditation(s).
• Manage disease state management involving Specialty Pharmacy Medications.
• Prepare drugs needed for immediate administration.
• Provide recommendations and monitor the use of drugs.
• Teach and serve as preceptor for training programs.
• Evaluate medication regimens to meet the therapeutic needs of patients.
• Adapt to change and prioritize workflow.

What This Job Offers

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