Per Diem Pharmacist

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 239,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica, CA is seeking an allied health professional to prepare and dispense pharmaceuticals in the inpatient pharmacies. You will collaborate with the health care team to prevent misuse and adhere to policies, delivering a wide range of clinical services including pharmacokinetic dosing, therapeutic interchange, IV/PO conversions, and TPN per pharmacy.

The organization offers a world-renowned health system with four hospitals and more than 270 clinics in Southern California.

Qualifications

• Pharm D. degree (required)
• CA Pharmacy license (required)
• ASHP-accredited residency (preferred)
• ACLS certification (preferred)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and follow-through skills
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetic calculations
• Ability to compound intravenous admixtures and other sterile products

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense pharmaceuticals for inpatient orders
• Collaborate with health care team to prevent misuse of medications
• Provide clinical services (pharmacokinetic dosing, therapeutic interchange, IV/PO conversions, TPN)
• Comply with departmental policies and procedures and ensure patient safety

Job description

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

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

Posted Date

08/27/2026

Salary Range: $115.04 - 115.04 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32519

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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

Hourly Salary: $115.04 (Standard Per Diem Rate)

Bargaining Unit: HX-UPTE

Job Qualifications

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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)
• ACLS certification
• 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.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.