Pharmacist

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.

The successful candidate:

***Shift: 9:00 AM-5:30 PM M-F, rotating as needed***

The inpatient pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and interpreting providers’ orders for all medications, and screening for therapeutic incompatibilities. The pharmacists will assist with the monitoring of drug therapy, with an emphasis on chemotherapy. The pharmacist will be responsible for providing and educating on drug information to physicians, mid-level providers and other clinical staff. The pharmacist will be responsible for oversight of technician staff as it relates to sterile intravenous compounding, including chemotherapy and TPN, medication refilling, and unit dose drug preparations. The pharmacist will participate in quality improvement projects with an emphasis on patient safety. The pharmacist will participate in multi-disciplinary initiatives as requested.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Verifies and assesses all medication orders for clinical appropriateness based upon patient’s current lab values, symptomology, and disease state(s)/comorbidities.

• Able to communicate appropriately with providers and other clinical staff regarding medication orders or drug questions.

• Competent in preparation and dispensing of sterile compounded products following guidelines outlined within USP 797, and USP 800, and able to supervise technician staff performing these functions.

• Participation in departmental and hospital quality assurance programs with an emphasis on patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Ensures safe, appropriate medication therapies for patients based on established clinical guidelines.

• Required to participate in clinical documentation for all pharmacist interventions

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy (RPh or Pharm D)

Licensure: License in good standing with Arizona State Board of Pharmacy

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

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