UCLA Health

Ambulatory Pharmacy Supervisor - UCLA 16th Retail Pharmacy

UCLA Health$144K — $341K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PharmD or equivalent degree with active pharmacy license in California
  • 3-5 years of pharmacy management experience, preferably in an outpatient setting
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and accreditation standards
  • Experience in staff supervision, development, and performance management
  • Demonstrated ability to implement operational efficiencies and improvements

Responsibilities

  • Oversee outpatient pharmacy operations ensuring regulatory compliance and efficiency
  • Manage the procurement, storage, and distribution of pharmaceuticals
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures for pharmacy practices
  • Lead staff development initiatives through training and performance evaluations
  • Collaborate with clinic partners to enhance pharmacy services and patient access
  • Participate in direct patient care activities and improve service quality

Benefits

  • Full-time schedule with varied hours tailored to departmental needs
  • Strong emphasis on staff development and continuous improvement
  • Opportunity to work closely with clinical and non-clinical departments
  • Engagement in direct patient care initiatives
  • Potential for career advancement within a prestigious healthcare institution
Full Job Description
Description

Join UCLA Health as a Pharmacy Supervisor, a key leadership role within Ambulatory Pharmacy Services. Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, you will oversee a specialized team of pharmacists and technicians supporting outpatient pharmacy operations and pharmacy-led clinical services. This position is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining efficient workflows, supporting staff performance and development, and continuously improving operational effectiveness across assigned areas.

In this role, you will provide operational oversight for the procurement, storage, preparation, dispensing, distribution, and auditing of pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances and hazardous products, in alignment with departmental policies and regulatory requirements. You will maintain and implement standard operating procedures, ensure training and competency completion, and support readiness for accreditation and audits. As a people leader, you will supervise, coach, and develop pharmacy staff by supporting hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance evaluations, and corrective action when needed. You will promote cross-training and continuity of care across workflows, ensuring your team operates at a high level of performance, productivity, and service. You will also collaborate closely with clinic partners and departmental leadership to expand and enhance pharmacy services, support new initiatives, and improve patient access to therapies. This includes participating in direct patient care activities and serving as a liaison between pharmacy and clinical/non-clinical departments to strengthen communication, service quality, and patient satisfaction.

Schedule: full-time varied hours, depending on departmental needs, fully onsite

Annual Salary Range: $144,400 - $341,800 (Commensurate with experience and aligned with internal equity)

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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