• Pharmacist - Outpatient Oncology Infusion

    Cedars-Sinai (Beverly Hills, CA)


    Job Description

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is renowned for its excellence, tied #1 in California and appearing on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll for ten 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.

     

    The Cedars-Sinai Cancer Enterprise is at the forefront of cancer care, consisting of two cancer centers and three affiliate sites. Our Oncology Pharmacists collaborate with a team of expert cancer doctors, researchers, and nurses to advance leading-edge research and treatment innovations for cancer patients. This collaborative environment fosters cutting-edge solutions and personalized care, making a significant impact on patient outcomes and the future of oncology treatment.

     

    What's this role all about?

     

    As an Outpatient Oncology Infusion Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles California, you'll be an integral part of the patient care team, focusing on adult and pediatric cancer patients. Your responsibilities will include:

     

    + **Patient Care** : Providing comprehensive care for patients with various cancer-related disease states, including hematologic and solid tumors, bone marrow transplants (BMT), CAR-T, and TIL therapies.

    + **Order Review and Verification** : Reviewing and verifying chemotherapy orders to ensure accuracy and safety.

    + **Supervision of Sterile Compounding** : Overseeing sterile compounding activities to maintain high standards of practice.

    + **Patient Education** : Delivering C1D1 patient education to inform patients about their treatments and care plans.

    + **Therapeutic Drug Monitoring** : Monitoring therapeutic drugs to optimize drug therapy and improve patient outcomes.

    + **Guideline Development** : Participating in oncology disease-related groups to support guideline development, updates, and new drug monographs.

    + **Drug Information** : Providing accurate drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.

     

    Total rewards

     

    In recognition of the specialized skills and expertise required for this role, Cedars-Sinai offers a highly competitive hourly pay along with a pay differential specific to the oncology pharmacy field.

     

    Sign-on bonus is available to new hires only. Current employees are not eligible.

     

    Join the team at Cedars-Sinai and contribute to innovative and impactful healthcare solutions that make a difference in the lives of patients and communities.

    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?

     

    + Previous clinical oncology / infusion pharmacy experience preferred

    + Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP) preferred

    + EPIC/Beacon experience preferred

    + Comprehensive knowledge of common disease states and pathologies.

    + Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient chart or other sources and relate it to the patient care plan.

    + Ability to assess and apply current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles for the selection and use of drug products in a clinical setting.

    + 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.

    + Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, and follow-through skills

    **Req ID** : 11595

    **Working Title** : Pharmacist - Outpatient Oncology Infusion

    **Department** : OCC - Pharmacy

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

    **Job Category** : Pharmacy

    **Job Specialty** : Pharmacy

    **Overtime Status** : NONEXEMPT

    **Primary Shift** : Day

    **Shift Duration** : 8 hour

    **Base Pay** : $77.28 - $123.65

     

    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.