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University of California - Los Angeles Health

Staff Pharmacist - Pharmacogenomics

University of California - Los Angeles Health, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Description

Play a key role witha world-renowned healthcare leader. Make a significant contribution tolife-changing medical breakthroughs. Take your career to a higher level. Youcan do all this and more at UCLA Health.As an important member of our researchstaff, you will perform a wide range of vital functions. Thisposition will serve as the subject matter expert in Pharmacogenomics (PGx),performing activities directed at preventing ineffective or harmful initiationof drug therapy, and/or continuation of drug therapy that is not optimal inpatients who may be identified with genotypes that have associated actionabledrug-gene pairs. The roles and responsibilities relate to leading PGximplementation, providing PGx education to provider and pharmacy staff, andproviding patient care that incorporates PGx recommendations in a variety ofpractice areas both inpatient and outpatient utilizing a global scope ofpractice.You will:Help develop a PGx programincluding policies and pathways that promote the optimal use of PGxtestingContribute to the developmentand sustainment of PGx specific clinical decision supportTrack and report improvedpatient outcomesHourly Salary Range:$83.81 - $104.18 (Union represented, step based salary depending on years ofexperience)BargainingUnit: HX - UPTEQualifications

We're seeking an exceptionally-skilledand compassionate pharmacist with:Doctor of Pharmacy degreeCurrent California PharmacistlicensePharmacogenomicscertification, or equivalent experienceAbility to work independentlywith minimal supervisionAbility to synthesizeresearch protocol directions into an accurate tool that conveys allaspects of dose preparation and administrationExcellent communication,interpersonal, organizational, and prioritizing skillsAbility to analyze researchprotocols and identify necessary equipment, training, materials, andhandling directionsUCLA Health is aworld-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens ofprimary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers, and otherancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. We are also home to the DavidGeffen School of Medicine, an internationally-respected center of medicallearning and research. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we havebecome Los Angeles' trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patientcare. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in yourcareer, you can at UCLA Health.

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