Pharmacist, Specialty

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 has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

Staff pharmacists will provide patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in a decentralized and centralized practice setting. The staff pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and interpreting providers’ orders for all medications, screening for therapeutic incompatibilities, and ensuring cost-effective medication use that complies with the COH Enterprise Formulary.  In addition, pharmacists will assist with the monitoring of drug therapy, with an emphasis on chemotherapy, and is responsible for providing and educating on drug information to providers and other clinical staff. The pharmacist will be responsible for oversight of technician staff as it relates to sterile intravenous compounding, using centralized and decentralized medication-use systems, including chemotherapy and TPN, medication refilling, and unit dose drug preparations. Staff pharmacists will also be expected to participate in quality improvement projects with an emphasis on patient safety and will engage in multi-disciplinary initiatives as requested. Professional development is also required.

The successful candidate:

• Must be able to work Monday-Friday, 9:30a-6:00p.

• Review, verify, and dispense safe, evidence-based medication therapies in accordance with established policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines

• Assess medication orders for clinical appropriateness based on labs, vitals, symptoms, disease states, comorbidities, and medication history

• Optimize medication therapy and document all pharmacist interventions in the medical record

• Provide medication education and discharge counseling to patients and caregivers, including new start oral chemotherapy and symptom management

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including inpatient/outpatient providers and medical oncology teams, to support patient treatment plans

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and serve as a medication therapy resource for providers and clinical staff

• Communicate effectively with providers and act as a liaison to resolve medication order and drug-related issues

• Prepare and dispense sterile compounded products in compliance with USP <797> and USP <800>, and supervise supporting technician staff

• Direct, supervise, and support pharmacy technicians in daily operations

• Participate in departmental and hospital quality assurance, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives

• Assist in education and assessment of pharmacy staff, providers, clinical staff, patients, caregivers, and pharmacy learners

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

•    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

•    Familiar with using pharmacy computer systems and other technology, including BD Pyxis Medstation

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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