Pharmacy Drug Use Manager

Cedars-Sinai - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

Hospitals

About the position

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it's just one of the many reasons we've achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are #1 in California and eight years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll. As Pharmacy Drug Use Policy (DUP) Manager at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, you will be collaborating with medical, nursing, pharmacy, and healthcare team members on the development, maintenance, and implementation of drug use policies, protocols, and initiatives, drug information services, and the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. The Manager is also responsible for human resources management of the Drug Use Policy team which consists of 6 Drug Use Policy Specialists and 3 Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacists. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to strategic planning for biologics and therapeutic advances; collaborating with medical staff in the development of evidence-based guidelines; evaluating new drugs for the formulary; development of content for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee meetings; and collaborating with staff on complex therapeutic issues and target drug programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with medical, nursing, pharmacy, and healthcare team members on drug use policies and protocols.
• Manage the Drug Use Policy team consisting of 6 Drug Use Policy Specialists and 3 Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacists.
• Strategic planning for biologics and therapeutic advances.
• Develop evidence-based guidelines in collaboration with medical staff.
• Evaluate new drugs for the formulary.
• Develop content for Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee meetings.
• Collaborate with staff on complex therapeutic issues and target drug programs.

Requirements

• Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy in the USA.
• Post-graduate residency training preferred or equivalent experience.
• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
• Board certification in pharmacology preferred.
• BLS certification.
• Strong clinical background.
• Prefer candidate with Drug Use Policy background.