Lead Pharmacist

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $90.64/Hr. - USD $112.68/Hr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Jan 15, 2026
Department Summary The mission of The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center (The Ashe Center) is to support UCLA students in the successful attainment of their educational goals through the personalized delivery of accessible, high-quality health and wellness services, rendered with kindness and competence, by diligent, dedicated professionals. Our comprehensive services include Primary Care, Gynecology Services, Immunizations, Travel Medicine, Physical Therapy, Specialty Clinics, Radiology & Laboratory, and Acupuncture - all under one roof! We are also pleased to offer additional services in the Ackerman Student Union: a full-service optometry center, U See LA Optometry, and the Bruin Health Pharmacy. UCLA's student health center and its suite of services consistently rank as best in the nation. Most recently, the wellness fintech brand Ness awarded UCLA and The Ashe Center as the healthiest college in the state of California. Position Summary Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, the Lead Pharmacist provides patient care, performs clinical and administrative tasks, oversees dispensing prescriptions, and provides patient consultations within the scope of a California licensed pharmacist to manage medication therapy and ensure optimal patient health and wellbeing. The Lead Pharmacist also aids the Pharmacy Manager in leading pharmacy operations and workflow, while also complying with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and organizational policies and procedures. This position also collaborates with various health care providers to ensure appropriate pharmacological guidance while resolving prescription ambiguities and issues. This role also serves as a lead figure for all staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, providing guidance and support to the Bruin Pharmacy team. The Lead Pharmacist also maintains security of pharmacy, appropriate storage, handling, ordering, and preparation of drugs within a safe and clean work environment. Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications* 3-5 Years previous experience as a Pharmacist (Required) Possession of the legal requirements to practice pharmacy as determined by the California State Board of Pharmacy. (Required) In depth knowledge of state and federal regulations relating to the practice of pharmacy. (Required) Demonstrated ability to problem solve and resolve conflicts among co-workers and professional staff. (Required) Ability to oversee and assess that pharmacy workflow is following established policies and procedures. (Required) Demonstrated ability to organize and schedule staff to accommodate operational needs on a daily basis for optimal patient care. (Required) Ability to delegate and adjust work assignments throughout the day to ensure effective and timely workflow. (Required) Strong ability to independently resolve pharmacy and prescription issues in a timely manner and escalate to pharmacy manager and/or leadership as needed. (Required) Demonstrated ability to serve as a resource to the pharmacy staff, recommend additional resources, and provide input to the pharmacy manager and/or leadership on opportunities for improvement. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Graduation from an accredited school of Pharmacy (Required) California State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license (Required) Current BLS certification (Required) Current Blood Borne Pathogen Training certificate (Required) Possession of a Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate. (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination. TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test. CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse". Schedule 8 am to 5 pm Union/Policy Covered HX-Residual Patient Care Professionals Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Staff%20Pharmacist%202%20(TBD_940692)