UCLA Health

Assistant Director of Inpatient Pharmacy - Santa Monica Medical Center

UCLA Health$167K — $403K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree required
  • Active California pharmacist license or eligibility to obtain
  • 5+ years of pharmacy practice experience, including management roles
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and pharmacy operations
  • Proficient in medication management systems and technology

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily operational leadership for inpatient pharmacy services
  • Standardize workflows and enhance operational practices across departments
  • Oversee hiring, onboarding, and training of pharmacy staff
  • Manage staff scheduling and performance evaluations
  • Monitor drug utilization and manage procurement for cost efficiency
  • Collaborate with clinical partners to address systemic pharmacy issues
  • Serve on hospital governance committees to support organizational goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Employee wellness programs and resources
Full Job Description
Join UCLA Health as Assistant Director of Pharmacy, a key operational leadership role within UCLA Health Pharmacy Services. Reporting to the Director of Inpatient Pharmacy, you will provide day-to-day operational oversight across central and decentralized inpatient pharmacy services, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient medication management throughout the health system.

In this role, you will lead pharmacy supervisors, lead pharmacists, pharmacists, technicians, and support personnel, standardizing workflows and operational practices across all inpatient service areas. You will oversee hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management, while directing regular staff meetings and communications to ensure team alignment. You will also manage operational labor and supply expenses, monitor drug utilization and procurement patterns, and implement corrective actions to address financial variances and drug shortages.

You may serve as the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC), or be the primary backup, for the inpatient pharmacy license, assuming full legal and regulatory responsibility for compliance with California Board of Pharmacy mandates. You will execute continuous readiness initiatives for CA BOP, CDPH, FDA, DEA, and The Joint Commission, oversee USP , , and compliance, and manage comprehensive controlled substance accountability. As an institutional partner, you will serve on hospital governance committees, collaborate with clinical departments to resolve systemic issues, and function as Administrator-On-Call as scheduled.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; fully onsite.

Annual Salary Range: $167,100 - $403,900 (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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