Ambulatory Pharmacist

University of California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a clinical pharmacist to lead ambulatory pharmacy services within our world-class health system. You will ensure delivery of high-quality patient care and collaborate with medical staff to optimize outcomes.

The role requires a PharmD, active California license, and board certifications as described. You will guide dispensing workflows, participate in clinical programs, and adapt to a dynamic healthcare environment while maintaining patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• California Pharmacy licensure in good standing and PharmD degree are required.
• CSP or equivalent board certification preferred; APh licensure desirable.
• BLS certificate from Red Cross or American Heart Association preferred.
• Immunization Delivery certification required or able to obtain.
• Strong communication, organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform dispensing activities and clinical program optimization to deliver patient care
• Support Pharmacy Supervisor in ensuring compliance with rules and policies
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff, medical professionals, and administrative teams
• Demonstrate problem-solving and adapt to a changing health care environment
• Maintain a patient-centric focus with integrity and commitment
• Lead ambulatory pharmacy services within UCLA Health

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Follow-through

Education

PharmD degree

California Pharmacist licensure

Job description

Work Schedule

Varied hours and shifts, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays

Posted Date

10/01/2026

Salary Range: $95.61 - 112.00 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33161

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Play a key leadership role within a world-class health system. Ensure the delivery of exceptional ambulatory-focused pharmacy services. Make the most of your background and abilities. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.

Reporting to the Pharmacy supervisor - Ambulatory Pharmacy, you will perform various pharmacist functions pertaining to ambulatory pharmacy. Some of these functions include:

• Supporting the Pharmacy Supervisor in ensuring compliance to rules, policies and regulations
• Performing medication dispensing activities and clinical pharmacy program optimization to deliver outstanding patient care
• Cultivating and modeling a collegial, professional, cooperative relationship with pharmacy staff, medical professionals, support, and administrative staff
• Demonstrating effective, innovative problem-solving
• Adapting to the challenges of a rapidly changing health care environment
• Advancing a patient-centric focus to treat illness with integrity, innovation, and commitment

Schedule: varied shifts and hours, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays

Hourly Salary Range: $95.61-$112.00

Bargaining Unit: HX - UPTE

Job Qualifications

We’re seeking a strong, independent clinical leader with current California Pharmacy licensure, a PharmD degree and:

• Strong communication, organizational, prioritizing, and follow-through skills
• Knowledge of clinical, ambulatory, specialty, transitions of care and dispensing workflows
• CSP or equivalent board certification preferred
• Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) licensure is desirable
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Certification for Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery with Applied Practice

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.