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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:

+ 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 Procedure

What 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** : 6442

**Working Title** : Pharmacist - Central Pharmacy - Per Diem

**Department** : Pharmacy - Stores - Mfg

**Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

**Job Category** : Pharmacy

**Job Specialty** : Pharmacy

**Overtime Status** : NONEXEMPT

**Primary Shift** : Day

**Shift Duration** : 8 hour

**Base Pay** : $87.00 - $90.00

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.