Critical Care Inpatient Pharmacist - ICU & Neonates

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 199,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica seeks a Critical Care Pharmacist to support multiple pharmacy locations, primarily in the ICU, with varied 10-hour shifts including weekends and holidays.

The role involves responding to codes, reviewing medication orders and records, and delivering clinical services to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients, including pharmacokinetic dosing and IV/PO conversions.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree required.
• Active California Pharmacist license required.
• Minimum 2 years hospital inpatient experience or completion of ASHP-accredited residency.
• PGY2 residency training in Critical Care or related field strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetic calculations and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Respond to codes, review and verify medication orders, patient records and profiles.
• Provide clinical services to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Prepare and dispense medications in inpatient settings.
• Counsel patients on appropriate drug use and monitor therapy.
• Oversee dispensing, return, and waste of controlled substances; participate in rounds.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Follow-through

Education

PharmD degree

Job description

UCLA Health in Santa Monica seeks a Critical Care Pharmacist to support multiple pharmacy locations, primarily in the ICU, with varied 10-hour shifts including weekends and holidays.

The role involves responding to codes, reviewing medication orders and records, and delivering clinical services to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients, including pharmacokinetic dosing and IV/PO conversions.