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!
Reporting
to the Director of Pharmacy Services at UCLA Health West Valley Medical
Centerand the UCLA Health Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer for Quality,
you willbe responsible for the clinical pharmacy programs. You will
develop and implement clinical pharmacy programs, provide professional
development opportunities to pharmacy staff, and support the medication safety,
regulatory compliance, and pharmacy residency programs.You will
independently select Pharmacy staff or participate in the interviews and
recommend who should be hired; independently determine Pharmacy staff/direct
reports' performance ratings or recommend performance ratings; independently
decide who will be selected for promotional opportunities, and whether to
request the reclassification of a position, or recommend these actions. You
will have independent authority to issue written warnings and suspensions and
determine what discipline should be imposed upon a subordinate OR recommends
such actions; have independent authority to resolve grievances or complaints or
formulate and recommend a resolution to grievances or complaints.
Activities
will include:
- Developing and implementing
clinical and cost-containment programs related to drug therapy, which are
consistent with the mission/goals of the Department and of the
organization - Providing direct supervision to
pharmacists and certified, licensed, and skilled technical employees in
inpatient Pharmacy practice areas. - Functioning as an advisor to
the department, Pharmacy leadership and Medical Center administration. - Analyzing and resolving
problems, interpret policies (e.g., operational, management, HR, resource
management in defined areas) and demonstrate solid subject matter
knowledge (e.g., regulatory, operational and clinical). - Exercising judgment within
defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. - Supervising staff to assure
accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational,
financial and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.
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:
Monday - Friday (50% Part-Time, Fully Onsite)
Annual
Salary Range: $70,100 - $165,900 (Adjusted for 50% Part-Time)
Qualifications
We're
seeking a strong, independent clinical leader with current California Pharmacy
licensure, a PharmD degree and:
- Seven or more years of
inpatient hospital pharmacy experienceor 5 years of inpatient
hospital experience with residency - Two or more years of leadership
experience preferred - Strong communication,
organizational, prioritizing, and follow-through skills - Knowledge of clinical,
ambulatory and dispensing workflows - CSP or equivalent board
certification preferred - Advanced Practice Pharmacist
(APh) licensure isdesirable
University of California - Los Angeles Health
Mar 22, 2025