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We are excited to announce the establishment of this new position, reporting directly to the Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. This is a very unique and exciting position that interfaces with leadership on both the medical center and medical network areas of Cedars-Sinai. We are seeking a self-motivated pharmacist to help support the operations of our growing cancer center.

The Pharmacy Manager at our Medical Network Oncology Pharmacy Services is responsible for oversight of oncology and infusion pharmacy services for the medical network. Key areas pf responsibility include management of pharmacy supply chain, reimbursement, quality, safety and operations. The position collaborates with physicians, nurses, and key stakeholders to ensure safe and effective medication management for cancer patients.

What's this role all about?

• Leads Medical Network Cancer Pharmacy program to ensure a systems approach to procurement, operations, quality and safety across the cancer centers.
• Provides oversight of pharmacy supply chain management across cancer centers to support efficiency and leverage opportunities for cost savings. Conducts ongoing analyses of pricing, CMS changes and payer policies and provides recommendations related to preferred medications
• Leads Medical Network Cancer Pharmacy program to ensure a systems approach to procurement, operations, quality and safety across the cancer centers.
• Performs strategic evaluation of medication reimbursement to determine of site of care opportunities, need for treatment regimen changes, revenue cycle and managed care implications in collaboration with oncologist and key stakeholders.
• Develops and implements cancer value-based initiatives in collaboration with physician, clinical and operational leaders and teams.
• Oversees Medical Network Alternate Site Infusion Center pharmacy operations.
• Leads Medical Network cancer pharmacy and operational meeting to communicate information and obtain input on new policies, practices and procedures.
• Advances role of oncology pharmacist to meet patient and provider needs.
• Collaborates with medical center oncology pharmacy leadership to ensure consistency in pharmacy standards of practice across cancer centers.
• Ensures compliance with sterile compounding standards.
• Ensures quality of clinical trials at MN cancer centers in collaboration with researchers.
• Collaborates with clinical teams to optimize infusion workflows to support safety and efficiency.
• Leads ongoing education of pharmacy and clinical teams related to advances in treatment and practice in collaboration with medical center oncology pharmacy leadership.
• Actively participates in professional organizations through committees, presentations and contributions to the literature.
• Supports HR management of pharmacy staff in collaboration with leadership at cancer centers.

Education:

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree is required

License/Certification:

• CA Pharmacist license
• Basic Life Support by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Board certification in oncology is preferred

What else are we looking for?

• Lead or Supervisor experience
• Post Graduate PGY-1 or PGY-2 experience

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.