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Clinical Pharmacy Manager - Santa Monica Medical Center

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Santa Monica
May 28, 2025
Description

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

Qualifications

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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