Inpatient Pharmacist

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,361 - 147,403; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA seeks a PharmD-licensed pharmacist to join our inpatient pharmacy team. You will prepare and dispense diverse medications, float between medication reconciliation and inpatient departments, and collaborate with clinicians to ensure safe, effective therapy.

The role emphasizes pharmacokinetic dosing, therapeutic interchange, IV/PO conversions, and TPN support, with varied 10-hour shifts and weekend/holiday coverage as needed. Hourly pay ranges from $91.06 to $106.67.

Qualifications

• Pharm D. degree and current CA Pharmacy license (required).
• ASHP-accredited residency (preferred).
• 2 years inpatient pharmacy experience (highly preferred).
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational and follow-through skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetic calculations and ability to compound intravenous admixtures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications for inpatient orders.
• Float between medication reconciliation and inpatient pharmacy departments.
• Collaborate with health care team to ensure safe, effective therapy.
• Deliver clinical services including pharmacokinetic dosing, therapeutic interchange, IV/PO conversions and TPN per pharmacy.

Skills

Pharmacist license CA

Communication skills

Pharmacokinetic calculations

IV/PO conversions

Education

Pharm D. degree

CA Pharmacist license

Tools

ASHP residency

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 be responsible for preparing and dispensing many types of pharmaceuticals to fulfill orders in the inpatient pharmacies. You will float between medication reconciliation and inpatient pharmacy departments to ensure seamless and efficient medication management. You will collaborate closely with other members of the health care team to help prevent inappropriate or misuse of medications. Adhering to departmental policies and procedures, you will deliver a wide range of clinical services (e.g., pharmacokinetic dosing, therapeutic interchange, IV/PO conversions, TPN per pharmacy, pharmacist interventions).

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 270 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: Varied 10-hour shifts, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays

Hourly Salary Range: $91.06-$106.67 (Union represented, step based salary depending on years of experience)

Bargaining Unit: HX-UPTE

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 (highly 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.