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:
Schedule: Rotating shift times between 5:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. (majority of shifts start at 8:00 a.m.), with rotating weekends every 8 weeks.
Job responsibilities
Provides both distributive and clinical pharmacy services across the ambulatory infusion center and inpatient oncology units under the supervision of the Director/Manager of Pharmacy.
Serves as an essential member of the City of Hope care model, working directly with multidisciplinary teams in Medical Oncology and Surgical Oncology.
Delivers highquality, evidencebased care and provides discharge counseling to support optimal patient outcomes.
Practices in alignment with hospital policies, practice agreements, and clinical guidelines.
Manages disease states and monitors chemotherapy toxicities to promote safe and effective treatment.
Performs pharmacokinetic services and ensures safe, costeffective, evidencebased medication use.
Completes inpatient rounding responsibilities and provides clinical support during patient care activities.
Staffs the ambulatory infusion center as part of routine responsibilities.
Verifies chemotherapy orders, dispenses medications, and provides drug information support as needed.
Collaborates closely with oncologists, advanced practice providers, and infusion nurses to support coordinated patient care.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Education
Required Courses/Training
Required Certification/Licensure
Preferred Experience
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here:Benefits Information
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.