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, the Transitions of Care (Medication Reconciliation) Pharmacist shall be responsible for the medication reconciliation process at the patient’s admission to prevent medication errors at this patient transition point. The pharmacist shall, by interviewing patients, create a complete and accurate list of all pre-admission medications which the pharmacist shall compare against the physician’s admission orders to identify and bring any discrepancies to the attention of the physician and, if appropriate, make changes to the orders with the physician’s concurrence. In addition, 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
Hourly Salary Range: $85.87 - $100.58 (Union represented, step based salary depending on years of experience)
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.
