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Our 886-bed nonprofit, acute, tertiary, teaching Level I trauma center hospital is located in the heart of Los Angeles. The Pharmacy Department has over 500 staff members who provide comprehensive inpatient pharmacy services as well as outpatient services via two cancer centers, outpatient pharmacies and ambulatory care clinics.
We are committed to the education and training of pharmacists, students/interns, residents, technicians, and other health care professionals. We are affiliated with several Schools of Pharmacy and offers PGY1 and PGY2 residency programs. The residency and student experiential programs at CSMC continue to grow with every successive year, where over 125 residents have graduated from the accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency program since 1985 and more than 200 student rotations are offered at CSMC annually.
As a full time Inpatient Float Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California is responsible for the daily organization and supervision of medication management activities in their areas, including but not limited to provision of clinical and drug distribution services and other duties as assigned.
This is a 10 hour position with rotating days/evenings and rotating weekends.
QualificationsEducational Requirements:Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.License/Certification/Registration Requirements: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 ProcedureWhat else are we looking for?Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.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.Ability to prepare drugs needed for immediate administration.Ability to provide recommendations and monitor the use of drugs.Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards relative to pharmacy practice.Ability to adapt to change.Ability to prioritize workflow.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.Demonstrated competency in techniques of pharmaceutical calculations, compounding and pharmacokinetics.Possess patient-centered communication skills.Possess computer skills necessary to perform job functions.Exceptions to be approved by the Chief Pharmacy Officer or designee.
Req ID : 6045
Working Title : Pharmacist - Inpatient Floater
Department : Pharmacy
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Pharmacy
Job Specialty : Pharmacy
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 10 hour
Base Pay : $66.18 - $105.89