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PHARMACIST- FOUNDATION-PER DIEM - 10036429

Santa Clarita, CA

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. 

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. 

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.


Pay Rate: $66.67 - $111.33 per hour

Pharmacist-Foundation Per Diem

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The Pharmacist is a licensed professional responsible for delivering safe, effective, and comprehensive patient care. This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as standards set by regulatory and accrediting bodies such as The Joint Commission. The Pharmacist performs medication management functions including analysis, verification, monitoring, compounding, and dispensing of medications.

Serving as the medication management expert, the Pharmacist provides accurate and timely drug information to providers, nurses, and other clinical staff. The Pharmacist also supervises pharmacy technicians during assigned shifts and supports the training and education of pharmacy personnel. Collaboration with colleagues and a commitment to excellent customer service for patients and staff are essential to this role. Additional responsibilities may include participation in quality improvement, performance initiatives, and other duties as assigned by Pharmacy Leadership.

As a successful candidate, you will:

  • Support and promote the efforts of all care providers to deliver quality care.

  • Promote the delivery of quality care consistent with the scope of practice of the discipline.

  • Ensure self-competence and promotes adherence to professional practice standards through education, training, coaching and monitoring.

  • Participate with the Director and managers in the implementation and evaluation of new services/programs.

  • Supervise personnel and personally delivers pharmaceutical care and service/ information/ medication/ products by serving as a role model and through effective use of change-agent strategies.

  • Supervision of Pharmacy Technician to ensure compliance with cleanroom standards, accuracy of medication inventory and accuracy of IV compounded products.

  • Keep up-to-date with USP 797 & 800 guidelines and work with interdisciplinary team to ensure compliance.

  • Maintain Pharmacy Technician IV compounding annual competencies.

  • Effectively communicates/educates all customers to meet organizational goals and customer service expectations.

  • Maintain current knowledge, skills and competencies through involvement in professional continuing education activities.

  • Manage/supervise the efficient and effective utilization of resources and staff (technicians, students, interns, etc.) and serves as a role model in training programs.

  • Fosters involvement in performance improvement activities to promote continuous improvement in care delivery.

  • Demonstrates assimilation of core organizational values within own performance.

  • Monitor drug therapy; recommends alternate more efficient drug therapy when appropriate.

  • Prepare and dispense medications in strict adherence to department policies and procedures.

Your qualifications should include:

  • Graduate of ACPE-accredited Pharmacy School or School with ACPE accreditation pending

  • Current CA Pharmacist License

  • BLS through the American Heart Association

Additional Information:

  • Hourly Per Diem Rate: $92.389800

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseCLICK HERE.

Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.

  • Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.
  • City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.
  • We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.
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  • Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
  • Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices.
  • If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it to careers@coh.org.

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