Cedars-Sinai·Los Angeles, California
The pharmacist optimizes complex specialty therapy management and enhances patient access through comprehensive medication management and monitoring. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical outcomes and provide essential patient education on high-cost therapies.
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The Pharmacist in our Specialty Pharmacotherapy at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California is an Advanced Practice Pharmacist, an integral member of Cedars-Sinai’s ambulatory and specialty pharmacy programs, to optimize complex, specialty therapy management, and enhance patient access.
Collaborating with providers and interdisciplinary teams, a pharmacist in this role improves clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.
Additionally, a pharmacist in this role provides comprehensive medication management, therapy monitoring, side effect management, and patient education for high-cost or complex specialty or infusion therapies.
In alignment with the most recent clinical guidelines, a pharmacist in this role initiates, adjusts, and discontinues therapies, orders and interprets laboratory results, and authorizes medication refills.
A pharmacist in this role also monitors and reports on adherence, therapeutic outcomes, and patient and provider satisfaction.
Moreover, a pharmacist in this role provides patient education on specialty medications and acts as a clinical resource to all physicians and support staff.
A pharmacist in this role contributes to creating or updating protocols, competency assessments and to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
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Why work here?
Beyond outstanding employee benefits (including health, vision, dental and life and insurance) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished and compassionate staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.
Candidates must hold a graduate degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy and a California Pharmacist license. A residency program completion, Advanced Practice Pharmacist License, and board certification are strongly preferred.
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.
