Pharmacist - Outpatient Oncology Infusion

Pharmacist - Outpatient Oncology Infusion

Beverly Hills, CA, United States

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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 comprehensive healthcare services, with the Department of Pharmacy playing a vital role. Our pharmacy department has over 500 staff members who are dedicated to 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 a 10 hour 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
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  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
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  Reviewing and verifying chemotherapy orders to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Supervision of Sterile Compounding
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  Overseeing sterile compounding activities to maintain high standards of practice.
• Patient Education
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  Delivering C1D1 patient education to inform patients about their treatments and care plans.
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
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  Monitoring therapeutic drugs to optimize drug therapy and improve patient outcomes.
• Guideline Development
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  Participating in oncology disease‑related groups to support guideline development, updates, and new drug monographs.
• Drug Information
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  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.

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
• 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

• Job Identification 12284
• Legal Employer Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center
• Department CSMC 7714090 OCC - Pharmacy
• Job Category Pharmacy
• Job Function Pharmacy
• Locations 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, US