Pharmacy Program Coordinator - Specialty Pharmacy

Pharmacy Program Coordinator - Specialty Pharmacy

Job ID 20140 Location Los Angeles, California, United States Job Category Compliance / Quality Date posted 09/04/2026

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Job Description

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is renowned for its excellence, tied #1 in California and appearing on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll for eleven years. The institution prides itself on its comprehensive healthcare services, with the Department of Pharmacy playing a vital role. Our pharmacy department has over 500 staff members who are dedicated on providing both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care tailored to their needs.

As a Specialty Pharmacist Program Coordinator at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, you will assist, under the direction of the Specialty Pharmacy Manager, and be accountable to the Specialty Pharmacy for all decisions affecting patients/ consumers. The pharmacist will assist in the development, and oversight of Specialty Pharmacy related programs, including operations and clinical-decision making aspects of the program, in the Specialty Pharmacy. The pharmacist is also responsible for ensuring required tasks are performed to maintain specialty pharmacy accreditation(s). The pharmacist is knowledgeable in the disease state management involving Specialty Pharmacy Medications.

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Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.

What else are we looking for?

• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology as related to drug usage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of common disease states and pathologies.
• Ability to comprehend patient medical management plans.
• Ability to assess and apply current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles for the selection and use of drug products in a clinical setting.
• Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patient care plan.
• Possess the verbal and written communication skills required to fulfill the pharmacist's responsibilities.
• Ability to teach and serve as preceptor for training programs.
• Ability to prepare drugs needed for immediate administration.
• Ability to provide recommendations and monitor the use of drugs.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards relative to pharmacy practice.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to prioritize workflow.
• Ability to evaluate medication regimens to meet the therapeutic needs of patients.
• Ability to learn and adapt to the use of automated information systems in daily practice.
• Demonstrated competency in techniques of pharmaceutical calculations, compounding and pharmacokinetics.
• Possess patient-centered communication skills.
• Possess computer skills necessary to perform job functions.
• Exceptions to be approved by the Chief Pharmacy Officer or designee.

Physical Demands: (e.g., lifting, standing, walking)

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, occasional sitting, pushing & pulling, lifting of materials up to 40 pounds for distances up to 10 feet

Req ID 20140 Working Title Pharmacy Program Coordinator - Specialty Pharmacy Department Specialty Pharm Prescriptions Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category Compliance / Quality Job Specialty Patient Safety Overtime Status EXEMPT Primary Shift Day Shift Duration 8 hour Base Pay $78.86 - $126.18

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