Pharmacist - OR

Job Description

Job DescriptionMake 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 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 eight years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

Our 889-bed nonprofit, acute, tertiary, teaching Level I trauma center hospital is located in the heart of Los Angeles. The Pharmacy Department has over 450 staff members who provide comprehensive inpatient pharmacy services as well as outpatient services via two cancer centers, outpatient pharmacies and ambulatory care clinics.

Days/Hours: This is a Monday - Friday position. Currently rotates between 6 am and 12:30 pm shift/s.

The full time 8 hour Operating Room Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center will assist in the daily organization and supervision of medication management activities in the Operating Rooms, PACUs, Diagnostic and Procedural 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.

QualificationsEducational Requirements:Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Prefer PharmD

Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.

Licenses: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 .

Experience: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.

Physical Demands:Frequent standing; walking, bending; reaching, occasional sitting, pushing & pulling, lifting of materials up to 40 pounds for distances to 10 feet.

Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including: telephones, beepers, fire alarms, and mechanical failure alarms.

Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients and other customers.

Able to read information on medication labels

Work Environment (work environments, hazards and exposures that may be encountered on the job):

Exposure to minimal but constant noise levels.

Repetitive hand motions.

Some functions may include incidental exposure to hazards associated with preparation of cytotoxic medications.

Some functions may require use of protective gear such as gloves and fluid-resistant coats.

About UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID : HRC(phone number removed)
Working Title : Pharmacist - OR
Department : AHSP Pharmacy
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Pharmacy
Job Specialty : Pharmacy
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $60.07 - $96.11