Pharmacist – Kidney Pancreas Transplant in Los Angeles, California

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.

As a hybrid Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California will maintain the quality and support of highly immunocompromised patients requiring high level of specialized services. The Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Pharmacist will help manage nephrology consults, pre-transplant infusions for highly sensitized patients, post-transplant infusion patients , and cover in-patient services including managing non-formulary requests. The Pharmacist will be responsible for entering therapy plans, conduct chart reviews, compose letters of medical necessity as well as participate in peer-to-peer reviews for denied insurance claims. The Pharmacist will also participate with in-patient rounding which would include discharge teachings, medication reconciliation, ordering and coordinating last minute medication changes prior to discharge.

Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 8hr day shift

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 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 : 8783

Working Title : Pharmacist – Kidney Pancreas Transplant

Department : Kidney Pancreas Transplant Clinic

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category : Pharmacy

Job Specialty : Pharmacy

Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift : Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay : $61.85 – $98.96

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.