Pharmacist - Transitions of Care

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Rosemead
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Make a Difference in PharmacyWhen 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 fifth-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 U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals!Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is an 886-bed non-profit, acute, quaternary, teaching Level I Trauma Center hospital located in the heart of Los Angeles, California. - -The Department of Pharmacy has over approximately 430 -staff members who provide comprehensive inpatient pharmacy services as well as outpatient services via 2 cancer centers and 3 outpatient pharmacies. We are committed to the education and training of pharmacists, students/interns, residents, technicians, and other health care professionals. We are affiliated with several Schools of Pharmacy and offers PGY1 and PGY2 residency programs. The residency and student experiential programs at CSMC continue to grow with every successive year, where nearly 100 residents have graduated from the PGY1 pharmacy residency program since 1985 and more than 200 student rotations are offered at CSMC annually. Recently, CSMC was recognized and bestowed "Site of the Year" awards by two major affiliated CA Schools of Pharmacy for providing an exceptional experiential learning environment for their students.Do you work well in a large team environment where critical thinking is essential?The Pharmacist Transition of Care at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is responsible for the daily organization and supervision of transitions of care medication management activities in their areas, including but not limited to provision of clinical and drug distribution services and other duties as assigned. -The employee performs job duties with sensitivity to the patients' diverse cultural backgrounds. The employee maintains competency skills to identify medication safety concerns in the age related population and institutes additional measures to provide a safe environment with consideration to the developmental changes in the patient population.
Education 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 experienceLicense/Certification 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 ProcedureExperience:
    • 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. -
        Working Title:Pharmacist - Transitions of Care
        Department:Outpatient Services Pharmacy
        Business Entity:Clinical & Support Services
        Job Category:,Pharmacy,Pharmacy
        Job Specialty:Pharmacy
        Position Type:Full-time
        Shift Length:8 hour shift
        Shift Type:Day

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