Pharmacy Program Coordinator – Drug Use Policy

Cedars-Sinai

DUP Pharmacist Coordinator responsible for shaping medication policies and ensuring effective patient care at Cedars-Sinai. Develops clinical guidelines and evaluates new drug therapies as part of the team.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,280 - $123,860 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape medication policies
Optimize drug therapies
Ensure safe and effective patient care
Develop content for Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
Evaluate new drugs for formulary
Develop evidence-based guidelines
Strategic planning of policies/processes for improving efficiency
Serve as gatekeepers for high cost/risk medications
Provide drug information resource for staff on complex therapeutic issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pharm.D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy in the USA
Completion of a PGY1 residency or equivalent practice experience. PGY2 in Drug Use Policy or Drug Information is preferred
Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
BLS certification upon hire
Excellent clinical database and critical thinking skills
Experience in drug information services and formulary development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare disciplines
Capability to teach and serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and residents
Ability to prioritize projects to meet goals
Evaluate implications for the use of automated information systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid opportunity
Inpatient staffing requirement (1 weekend per month)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pharm.D. degreePGY1 residencyPGY2 in Drug Use Policydrug information servicesformulary developmentevidence-based guidelinesclinical database skillscritical thinking skillsstrategic planningmedication policies

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationcollaborationteachingpreceptingproject prioritizationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsefficiency improvement

Certifications

California pharmacist licensureBLS certification