Per Diem Float Pharmacist

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

Job summary

A leading health system in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated clinical professional to prepare and dispense medications, ensuring safe medication management and providing clinical services. The ideal candidate will hold a Pharm D. degree and a current California Pharmacy license, with preferred experience in inpatient pharmacy. This role offers varied shifts including weekends, and is critical in supporting a collaborative healthcare team environment.

Qualifications

• Pharm D. degree and current CA Pharmacy license required.
• ASHP-accredited residency preferred.
• 2 years inpatient pharmacy experience highly preferred.
• Ability to perform age specific and disease specific pharmacokinetic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications and provide clinical services.
• Ensure safe medication management.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to prevent misuse of medications.
• Deliver wide range of clinical services.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of pharmacokinetic calculations

Education

Pharm D. degree

ASHP-accredited residency

Job description

Overview

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 are 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 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

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).