What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist - Central Pharmacy - Per Diem position at Cedars-Sinai?
Job Description
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are #1 in California and nine years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.
Per Diem role: 8hrs, variable hours AM/PM
The per diem Central Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ca will help assist and support medication distribution verifications, operational and clinical management of Swisslog robot, narcotic medication verifications, and maintaining non-sterile compounding standards based on USP 795 and California Board of Pharmacy requirements.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are #1 in California and nine years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.
Per Diem role: 8hrs, variable hours AM/PM
The per diem Central Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ca will help assist and support medication distribution verifications, operational and clinical management of Swisslog robot, narcotic medication verifications, and maintaining non-sterile compounding standards based on USP 795 and California Board of Pharmacy requirements.
Qualifications
Educational 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
- 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.