Per Diem Float Pharmacist

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 123,289 - 175,594; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare organization in Los Angeles is seeking a clinical professional responsible for preparing and dispensing medications, providing clinical services, and ensuring safe medication management. The ideal candidate should hold a Pharm D. degree, have a current CA Pharmacy license, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Additionally, 2 years of inpatient pharmacy experience is preferred. This role offers a dynamic working environment with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• 2 years inpatient pharmacy experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to compound intravenous admixtures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications for patients.
• Provide clinical services to ensure safe medication management.
• Collaborate with health care team to prevent medication misuse.
• Deliver clinical services adhering to departmental policies.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Follow-through skills

Pharmacokinetic calculations

Education

Pharm D. degree

ASHP-accredited residency

Job description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for preparing and dispensing many types of medications, providing clinical services, and ensuring safe medication management. You may float at various locations within the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, including NPH and CHS Pharmacy. 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 and dispense medications to the patients directly.

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 shifts, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays. Ability to travel to different areas within the pharmacy department.

Hourly Salary: $108.48 (Standard Per Diem Rate)

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 (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 (preferred).

Employment Details:
Onsite or Remote; Fully On-Site