Job DescriptionCedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC) is a 915-bed acute, tertiary teaching care hospital located in the heart of Los Angeles, California. We have grown to become one of the leading medical centers in the worldthrough inspired leadership; centers of excellence; cutting edge evidence-based practice; distinguished physicians; groundbreaking research and advanced technology.Pharmacists are crucial partners in the care team of every patient at Cedars-Sinai. Our patients have many different needs, from pain management after surgery, to coordinating 35 different drugs to prevent organ rejection after transplantation, to just getting the right prescription after a routine check-up. In every case, we are committed to ensuring the safest, most effective medication is given every time. Our pharmacists are key members of the expert team of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals who make Cedars-Sinai known around the world. The Pharmacy Department consists of more than 500 staff members providing industry-leading, evidence-based medicine.The Pharmacy Manager oversees the Clinical and Operational Medication Management needs of all Operating Rooms, Procedural Areas, Preop and PACU areas within Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, including 53 general operating rooms, 12 Cath Lab suites, 8 GI Lab suites, Bronchoscopy procedural area, Echocardiography, Apheresis, Dialysis, Pulmonary Function Lab, Labor & Delivery, Minimally Invasive Urology, as well as six Preop and six PACU units. The Manager will also oversee medication use in the Comprehensive Transplant Center, Breast Center, and other select outpatient areas. In total, these areas house 74 Pyxis MedStations and 89 Pyxis Anesthesia Workstations. The Manager is responsible for personnel management and workflow of 6 Pharmacist FTEs and 11 Pharmacy Technician FTEs that staff in the OR/Procedural areas. The Manager servers as primary liaison to Nursing and Physician leadership of these areas, alongside the Associate Director, working as a project manager and optimizing of services, safety, and regulatory compliance of medication usage.#Jobs-IndeedQualificationsEducation:
Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy or related equivalent. Prefer PharmD
Completion of PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience preferred
License/Certifications:
California Pharmacist License upon hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire
What else are we looking for?
Strong leadership skills that demonstrates ability to motivate employees, lead teams, including building cross functional teams, mentoring employees for career advancement; and effectively handles managerial solutions, including planning, control, problem solving, and communication. As well as hold staff accountable for completion of work assignments in a positive and effective manner.
Strong clinical skills, particularly perioperative and procedural medication therapy.
Skill in conceptualizing creative solutions, documenting them, and presenting them to senior leadership.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Physical Demands:
Frequent sitting; walking, bending; reaching, occasional pushing, pulling, lifting of materials up to 50 pounds.
Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including, telephones, pagers, fire alarms, and mechanical failure alarms.
Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients, and other customers.
Able to read information on medication labels.
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.Req ID : 4441Working Title : Pharmacy Manager - Operating Room/Procedural AreasDepartment : Director Of PharmacyBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : PharmacyJob Specialty : PharmacyOvertime Status : EXEMPTPrimary Shift : DayShift Duration : 8 hourBase Pay : $70.79 - $127.42Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.