Transitions of Care (Medication Reconciliation) Pharmacist - Santa Monica Medical Center

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

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.