Pharmacist Jobs in Los Angeles, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• LA Pharmacy License in good standing with state board required
• 3-5 years of experience as a pharmacist
• Oncology experience required

Nice To Haves

• PharmD preferred
• BCOP preferred

Responsibilities

• Assume clinical pharmacy leadership responsibilities for oncology infusion center/specialty pharmacy by collaborating with physicians and other health professionals to develop drug management strategies.
• Maximize medication utilization in oncology, including medication guidelines, clinical pathways, core measures, education, clinical research, and policy development.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary committees, providing clinical expertise and evidence-based data to guide value-based practices.
• Develop and deploy standardized treatment regimens, protocols, and monitor Quality Assurance / Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Lead and participate in pharmacy educational programs for providers and the nursing team.
• Adhere to and uphold all rules and regulations defined by governing bodies such as the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, Food and Drug Administration, and United States Pharmacopeia.
• Meet identified department and system goals, develop and coordinate utilization reviews and prospective drug use audits.
• Identify and assure collection of pertinent metrics for the area of specialization.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all team members and promote a positive work environment.
• Provide constructive ideas and feedback to improve the organization.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Participate in clinical medication and treatment review, general education, and patient-specific medication information and education.
• Ensure safe drug delivery through specific clinical activities.
• Monitor lab results for changes in organ function (due to chemotherapeutic organ toxicity or normal metabolite affected organ changes) and recommend drug dosage adjustments.
• Provide leadership for clinical appropriateness review for infusion and retail pharmacy operations.
• Oversee inventory management, medical supplies, and inventory cabinets.
• Utilize technology proficiently to its full extent in the area of practice.
• Adapt to changing priorities.
• Provide leadership for compounding sterile preparations (hazardous and non-hazardous).
• Ensure compliance with aseptic technique, accuracy of drug compounding, safe drug handling, and oversight of workflow efficiencies for safety and compliance.
• Supervise, educate, and train other team members during sterile compounding, order verification, and other essential duties.