Infectious Diseases Pharmacist - UCLA West Valley Medical Center

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking an Infectious Diseases Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care with emphasis on antimicrobial therapy. The role includes initiating and developing antimicrobial utilization programs, teaching physicians, nurses, and pharmacists about antimicrobial use, and collaborating across departments to implement policies for antimicrobials.

The position requires a PharmD, California license, and ≥2 years of hospital inpatient experience or an ASHP-accredited

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
• Active California Pharmacist license required.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital inpatient experience or completion of an ASHP-accredited residency.
• PGY2 residency training in Infectious Disease strongly preferred.
• Antimicrobial stewardship experience highly preferred.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop, and implement utilization management programs related to anti-infectives.
• Actively participate in patient care decisions regarding drug therapy for infectious diseases.
• Provide physician, nurse, and pharmacist education regarding antimicrobial use.
• Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees and liaise with other departments to enforce antimicrobial policies.
• Complete operational and clinical projects; cross-train to central and decentralized Pharmacy areas as assigned by Management.

Skills

Active California Pharmacist license

Infectious disease pharmacology

Antimicrobial stewardship

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Description

You bring more than skill, knowledge, and expertise to your role as an allied health professional. You bring a deep passion for improving the lives of everyone around you. At UCLA Health, we’re committed to fostering a working environment where you are supported and empowered to be your best. You’ll love it here!

In this key role, you will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care services, with an emphasis on pharmacological treatment of infectious diseases. Specific responsibilities of the Infectious Diseases Pharmacist shall be to initiate, develop, and implement utilization management programs related to use of anti-infectives; actively participate in patient care decisions regarding drug therapy for the treatment of infectious diseases; participate in the teaching and research programs of the Medical Center by providing physician, nurse, and pharmacist education regarding the principles of appropriate use of antimicrobials; actively participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees; and act as a liaison with other departments to expedite and enforce policies and procedures related to use of antimicrobials. Complete operational and clinical projects. The ID pharmacist will be cross trained to work in centralized and decentralized Pharmacy areas as assigned by Pharmacy Management based on departmental needs.

At UCLA Health, passionate clinicians in a wide range of disciplines have enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 290 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, varied hours depending on department needs

Hourly Salary Range: $96.61-$112.00

Bargaining Unit: HX-UPTE

Qualifications

We’re seeking a dedicated clinical professional with:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required
• Active California Pharmacist license required
• Minimum 2 years of hospital inpatient experience or completion of an ASHP-accredited residency
• PGY2 residency training in Infectious Disease strongly preferred
• Antimicrobial stewardship experience highly preferred
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational and follow-through skills