Pharmacist - Medication Policy Specialist - Hybrid Role

1 week ago


Beverly Hills, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time
Job Summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is seeking a highly skilled Pharmacist to join our team as a Drug Use Policy Pharmacist. This is a hybrid role that requires a strong understanding of medication use policies and a passion for helping people.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze pharmacy costs of care, trends, and coordinate the development of appropriate use protocols and guidelines.
  • Develop drug product review and recommendations by assessing drug use trends, new drug releases, and review of primary literature.
  • Critically evaluate and interpret data from various sources to provide an accurate and balanced response within the guidelines and regulations of industry-based drug information practice.
  • Set criteria for medication review of non-formulary or non-preferred drug list medications and communicate recommendations.
  • Research drug information to maintain drug knowledge and disease state understanding. Monitor pipeline medications and new medication research.
  • Provide support documentation and develop communication for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee review process and decisions.
  • Provide education to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and allied healthcare professionals regarding safe medication use or changes in medication policy.
  • Triage and respond to drug information inquiries from physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Some patient correspondence may occur.
  • Assist with training of pharmacy residents and pharmacy students and with continuing education activities for pharmacy staff, and when appropriate, physicians.
  • Review drug usage data and make determinations for drug products according to member benefits and coverage criteria.
  • Assist with budget forecasting and management.
  • Complete projects related to clinical pharmacy and medication use improvement, as needed.
  • Assist with implementation and education of new order sets, best practice alerts, updating drug lists, and other work related to medication use within Cedars-Sinai's electronic medical record system, CS-Link (Epic).
  • Takes a lead role in the implementation of new drug-related initiatives and the establishment of new clinical pharmacy services or initiatives as requested.
  • With the team, develops and implements clinical criteria for the review of non-formulary or non-preferred medications.
  • Reviewing and revising scripting for patient and prescriber communication (e.g., criteria, letters) related to drug coverage and other drug utilization programs.
Requirements
  • Pharmacist licensure in the state of California.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to lead at a cross-functional level.
  • Experience in drug policy analysis and drug formulary management highly preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer

Cedars-Sinai Medical Network offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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