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Cedars-Sinai
West Hollywood, California · Hybrid

Pharmacist - Kidney Transplant - Hybrid

Pharmacist 8.4 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$67.51-$108.02/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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 tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8HR Day Shift

As a hybrid Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California will maintain the quality and support of highly immunocompromised patients requiring high level of specialized services.

The Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Pharmacist will help manage nephrology consults, pre-transplant infusions for highly sensitized patients, post-transplant infusion patients, and cover in-patient services including managing non-formulary requests.

The Pharmacist will be responsible for entering therapy plans, conduct chart reviews, compose letters of medical necessity as well as participate in peer-to-peer reviews for denied insurance claims.

The Pharmacist will also participate with in-patient rounding which would include discharge teachings, medication reconciliation, ordering and coordinating last minute medication changes prior to discharge.

Why Work Here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits (including health, vision, dental and life and insurance) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished and compassionate staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist manages nephrology consults and infusions for kidney and pancreas transplant patients, including pre- and post-transplant care. Responsibilities include conducting chart reviews, managing non-formulary requests, and coordinating medication changes during inpatient rounding and discharge.

Requirements

Requires a Pharm.D. or equivalent degree and current pharmacist licensure in the State of California. Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency is preferred along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

PharmacokineticsPatient EducationClinical PharmacyChart ReviewPharmaceutical CalculationsCompoundingInsurance Claims ReviewMedical TerminologyDrug MonitoringPatient-Centered Communication

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 60% have no call, 65% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$183k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $165k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist - Kidney Transplant - Hybrid at Cedars-Sinai a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,288 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
5%
CME allowance
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.4
Among the best 10% of Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,288 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Cedars-Sinai

Hospitals and Health Care
Los Angeles, CA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Hybrid Work Schedule
No Weekends