Job Description

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 its comprehensive healthcare services, with the Department of Pharmacy playing a vital role. Our pharmacy department has over 500 staff members who are dedicated on 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.

We are currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to newly hired Oncology Pharmacists!

What’s this role all about?

As an 8-hour Outpatient Oncology Investigational Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles California, you’ll be an integral part of the patient care team working closely with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff to provide exceptional patient care to cancer patients on clinical trials.

• Patient Care: Providing comprehensive care for outpatient oncology patients with various cancer-related disease states, with a focus on patients who are enrolled in clinical trials and receiving investigational therapies in the cancer center.
• Order Review and Verification: Reviewing and verifying chemotherapy orders to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Monitoring therapeutic drugs to optimize drug therapy and improve patient outcomes.
• Guideline Development: Participating in oncology disease-related groups to support guideline and SOP development, updates, and new drug monographs.
• Drug Information: 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 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.

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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?

• Previous clinical oncology / investigational drug services / infusion pharmacy experience preferred.
• Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP) preferred.
• EPIC/Beacon experience 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

Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai

We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.

Our compensation philosophy

We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF) .

Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.

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