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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 tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

As an Outpatient Pharmacist Program Coordinator at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, you will assist in supporting the overall operations, financial performance, and growth of the pharmacy by overseeing P&L completion, scheduling, staff coordination, and project implementation. The role conducts financial reporting and analytics, evaluates prescribing trends, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to advance pharmacy initiatives and ensure alignment with institutional goals. The coordinator participates in meetings and committees, assists with medication error reporting and staff training, and supports the Pharmacy Manager in maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

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.

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.

Physical Demands: (e.g., lifting, standing, walking)

+ Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, occasional sitting, pushing & pulling, lifting of materials up to 40 pounds for distances up to 10 feet

**Req ID** : 12636

**Working Title** : Pharmacy Program Coordinator - Outpatient Pharmacy

**Department** : AHSP Pharmacy

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

**Job Category** : Compliance / Quality

**Job Specialty** : Patient Safety

**Overtime Status** : EXEMPT

**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.