Pharmacist - Outpatient Oncology Infusion - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$94-$96/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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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 ten 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.
The Cedars-Sinai Cancer Enterprise is at the forefront of cancer care, consisting of two cancer centers and three affiliate sites. Our Oncology Pharmacists collaborate with a team of expert cancer doctors, researchers, and nurses to advance leading-edge research and treatment innovations for cancer patients.
This collaborative environment fosters cutting-edge solutions and personalized care, making a significant impact on patient outcomes and the future of oncology treatment.
What's This Role All About?
As a per diem Outpatient Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles California, you'll be an integral part of the patient care team working closely with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff to provide exceptional patient care cancer patients.
- Patient Care: Providing comprehensive care for outpatient oncology patients with various cancer-related disease states.
- Order Review and Verification: Reviewing and verifying chemotherapy orders to ensure accuracy and safety.
- Patient Education: Providing patient education to inform patients about their treatments and care plans.
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Monitoring therapeutic drugs to optimize drug therapy and improve patient outcomes.
- Guideline Development: Opportunities to participate in oncology disease-related groups to support guideline and SOP development, updates, and new drug monographs.
- Drug Information: Providing accurate drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
Total Rewards
In recognition of the specialized skills and expertise required for this role, Cedars-Sinai offers a highly competitive hourly pay.
Join the team at Cedars-Sinai and contribute to innovative and impactful healthcare solutions that make a difference in the lives of patients and communities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care for outpatient oncology patients, including the review and verification of chemotherapy orders. Collaborate with medical staff to optimize drug therapy and provide essential patient education regarding treatment plans.
Requirements
Requires a Pharm.D. from an accredited US school, current California pharmacist licensure, and BLS certification. Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent clinical practice experience is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Oncology — Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist - Outpatient Oncology Infusion - Per Diem at Cedars-Sinai a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Oncology (Pharmacy) — ranked against 151 active Oncology (Pharmacy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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