Per Diem Pharmacist

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health seeks a healthcare professional to prepare and dispense medications for our inpatient pharmacies, collaborating closely with the health care team to prevent misuse of medications and ensure patient safety across departments.

The role supports pharmacokinetic dosing, therapeutic interchange, IV/PO conversions, TPN per pharmacy, and pharmacist interventions. Schedule includes varied shifts, weekends, and holidays; ability to travel within the pharmacy department.

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 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