Per Diem Pharmacist

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medications for inpatient orders and to collaborate with the health care team. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely delivery of therapies within a complex hospital setting.

The position involves pharmacokinetic dosing, rapid therapeutic interventions, IV/PO conversions, and TPN support, requiring strong communication and clinical skills. Varied shifts and weekend coverage are possible.

Qualifications

• Pharm D. degree and current CA Pharmacy license (required).
• ASHP-accredited residency (preferred).
• 2 years inpatient pharmacy experience (preferred).
• ACLS certification.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform age specific and disease specific pharmacokinetic calculations.
• Ability to compound intravenous admixtures and other sterile products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications to fulfill inpatient orders.
• Collaborate with health care team to prevent misuse of medications.
• Deliver clinical services: pharmacokinetic dosing, therapeutic interchange, IV/PO conversions, TPN per pharmacy, pharmacist interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Follow-through

Pharmacokinetic calculations

ACLS certification

Education

Pharm D. degree

CA Pharmacy license

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

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 (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.