Pharmacist- Foundation
City of Hope
South Pasadena, CA
Job posting number: #7293481 (Ref:10028114)
Posted: November 8, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $64.10 - $107.05 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Pharmacist Foundation-Per Diem
Join the transformative team atCity of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. 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 treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
This role works under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy Clinical Network, and according to department policies, and procedures, and guidelines, is responsible for the compounding and dispensing of prescribed pharmaceuticals. Will be responsible for checking all medication prior to dispensing and deliveries. Responsible for enrollment and ongoing prescription adherence follow-up for all patients referred by pharmacy liaisons for Specialty Care Management. Responsible for comprehensive medication reconciliation with electronic medical record of each patient during prescription verification. Direct point of contact to provide pharmacy clinical support for all enrolled specialty clinics when needed.
***Please note, this per diem position will support and cover both Long Beach and South Pasadena Clinic sites***
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Preparation and dispensing of medications in the retail and specialty pharmacy setting.
- Maintenance and review of patient medication profiles.
- Counseling of patients on appropriate medication management.
- Review medication orders and patient medical records.
- Providing high quality care and customer service to other health professionals.
- Prevent inappropriate or misuse of medications.
- Assisting with insurance processes.
- Mentor new staff and consistently models service excellence.
- Obtain and maintains licenses and certificates required for job function and completes all assigned trainings in a timely manner.
- Follow established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.
- Practice a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
- Promote collaboration and teamwork among all members of the healthcare team.
- Maintain compliance with all rules and regulations governing the practice of Pharmacy and City of Hope policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.
Your qualifications should include:
- Graduate of ACPE-accredited Pharmacy School or School with ACPE accreditation pending
- Current CA Pharmacist License
- BLS through the American Heart Association
Additional Information:
- Hourly Per Diem Rate: $88.84
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $64.10 - $107.05 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.