Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
You bring more than clinical knowledge and leadership experience to your role as a pharmacist—you bring a commitment to advancing patient care through collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence. At UCLA Health, we’re dedicated to supporting professionals like you with a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and your career can thrive. You’ll love it here!
Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy Services at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, you will lead the daily clinical pharmacy operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and institutional standards. You will provide direct supervision and mentorship to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, oversee staffing and performance development, and maintain optimal workflow and service delivery.
You will also play a pivotal role in leading interdisciplinary initiatives focused on medication safety, formulary management, and pharmacy practice advancement. This role serves as a key liaison between pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff—aligning therapeutic strategies, resolving medication-related concerns, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care across the hospital.
Activities will include:
- Supervising and mentoring pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, including performance evaluations, scheduling, and training
- Managing daily clinical pharmacy services and ensuring regulatory and policy compliance
- Participating in and leading interdisciplinary committees focused on medication safety, clinical initiatives, and formulary optimization
- Collaborating with medical and nursing staff to resolve medication issues and align therapeutic strategies
- Overseeing and supporting educational programs such as the pharmacy residency, student training, and preceptor development
- Analyzing medication safety trends and implementing risk-reduction strategies
- Driving continuous improvement in pharmacy operations and clinical service delivery
At UCLA Health, passionate professionals like you have helped make us one of the world’s most respected health systems—with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics across Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to make a difference in patients’ lives while growing your career, come to UCLA Health.
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday (Onsite)
Annual Salary Range: $140,200.00 – $331,800.00
We’re seeking an experienced and compassionate clinical leader with current California pharmacist licensure and:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital setting. (PGY1/PGY2 Administrative Residency completion counts for this requirement)
- Completion of a PGY1 residency (PGY2 or equivalent experience preferred)
- Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated experience in formulary management and medication safety initiatives
- Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Proven ability to mentor staff, support clinical education, and lead interdisciplinary teams
- Commitment to safe, cost-effective, and high-quality pharmaceutical care
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