What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist - Pediatric Program Coordinator 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.
The Pharmacist - Pediatric Program Coordinator at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California will maintain the quality and support of pediatric P&T functions for high-risk patients requiring high level of specialized services. The Pediatric Pharmacist Coordinator will lead development and implementation of guidelines, policies, protocols, and order sets within Electronic Health Records as well as formulary review. The Pharmacist will also support direct patient care providing clinical and operational services to meet the demand for patient-centered pharmacy services. Pharmacist will maintain safety for our pediatric patients and to meet the growing needs of the program.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements :
Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy in the USA.
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 preferred.
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 : 7143
Working Title : Pharmacist - Pediatric Program Coordinator
Department : 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 : $75.76 - $121.22
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.
Salary : $76 - $121
