Inpatient Pharmacist

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 124,204 - 145,488; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated clinical professional for medication reconciliation in inpatient settings. The role involves collaborating with physicians and nurses to enhance patient safety and optimize medication regimens. The ideal candidate holds a Pharm D. degree, has a current CA Pharmacy license, and has preferred inpatient pharmacy experience. Join to contribute to a world-class health system while experiencing meaningful career growth., offering periodic varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Pharm D. degree and current CA Pharmacy license required.
• ASHP-accredited residency preferred.
• 2 years inpatient pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medication reconciliation for patients.
• Review and verify patients’ medication histories.
• Optimize medication regimens and reduce adverse drug events.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Follow-through skills

Knowledge of pharmacokinetic calculations

Ability to compound intravenous admixtures

Education

Pharm D. degree

CA Pharmacy license

ASHP-accredited residency

Job description

Work Location: West Hills, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

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

Posted Date

09/29/2025

Salary Range: $90.16 - 105.61 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

26478

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

You bring more than skill, knowledge, and expertise to your role as an allied health professional. You bring a deep passion for improving medication safety and patient outcomes. At UCLA Health, we foster a supportive and empowering environment that enables you to excel in this critical role.

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for conducting comprehensive medication reconciliation for patients across care transitions in inpatient settings. You will review and verify patients’ medication histories, identify and resolve discrepancies, and ensure medication lists are accurate and complete to prevent errors. Collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, you will help optimize medication regimens, reduce adverse drug events, and improve clinical outcomes. Your work will contribute to seamless transitions of care and enhanced patient safety.

You will also provide clinical pharmacy services related to medication reconciliation as per departmental policies, including recommending dose adjustments, therapeutic alternatives, and ensuring adherence to medication protocols.

At UCLA Health, our dedicated clinicians across many disciplines have earned us a reputation as a world‑class health system. Join us to experience meaningful challenges and career growth.

Schedule: Varied shifts, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays.

Hourly Salary Range: $90.16 - $105.61 (Union represented, step‑based salary depending on years of experience)

Bargaining Unit: HX-UPTE

Job Qualifications

We’re seeking a dedicated clinical professional with:

• Pharm D. degree and current CA Pharmacy license (required).
• ASHP‑accredited residency (preferred).
• 2 years inpatient pharmacy experience (preferred).
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational and follow‑through skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform age specific and disease specific pharmacokinetic calculations.
• Ability to compound intravenous admixtures and other sterile products.