Pharmacist, PRN

Overview

Pharmacist, PRN

About City of Hope:
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leading cancer research and treatment organization with a broad network of campuses and outpatient facilities in Southern California and beyond.

• Must be able to work PRN, as needed, with availability for all shifts and/or days. Inpatient Pharmacy is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

• Verifying and Assessing Medication Orders:
  Ensure medication orders align with patient-specific factors like lab values, vitals, symptoms, disease states, and medication history. Assess appropriateness and safety of prescribed medications.

• Optimizing Medication Therapies:
  Utilize established clinical guidelines to optimize medications for patients, ensuring safety and efficacy.

• Clinical Documentation:
  Document all pharmacist interventions accurately, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care within the healthcare team.

• Discharge
  
  Education:
  
  Provide comprehensive education to patients and caregivers regarding their medication therapies upon discharge from inpatient units, ensuring understanding and adherence.

• Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians:
  Direct and supervise technicians in duties, ensuring adherence to protocols and guidelines.

• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Participate in interdisciplinary rounds with medical teams, contributing expertise in medication management and patient care.

• Oncology
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with medical oncology teams, providing support in treatment plans, oral chemotherapy counseling, and symptom management.

• Communication Liaison:
  Act as a liaison between providers and pharmacy, addressing medication orders and resolving drug-related issues promptly and effectively.

• Resource and Support:
  Serve as a resource for providers and clinical staff, answering drug-related questions, providing drug information, and assisting with electronic health record (EHR) drug order workflow.

• Sterile Compounding:
  Prepare and supervise sterile compounded products according to USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

• Quality Assurance and Patient Safety:
  Participate in departmental and hospital quality assurance programs, emphasizing patient safety and regulatory compliance.

• Education and Assessment:
  Collaborate with the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator in educating and assessing stakeholders, including pharmacy staff, providers, clinical staff, patients, caregivers, and pharmacy students.

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

• Active license with the State Board of Pharmacy

• Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred

• Minimum of 2 year’s institutional pharmacy experience or strong interest in institutional and oncology pharmacy

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.