Play a key role with
a world-renowned healthcare leader. Make a significant contribution to
life-changing medical breakthroughs. Take your career to a higher level. You
can do all this and more at UCLA Health.
As an important member of our research
staff, you will perform a wide range of vital functions.This
position will serve as the subject matter expert in Pharmacogenomics (PGx);
performing activities directed at preventing ineffective or harmful initiation
of drug therapy, and/or continuation of drug therapy that is not optimal in
patients who may be identified with genotypes that have associated actionable
drug-gene pairs. The roles and responsibilities relate to leading PGx
implementation, providing PGx education to provider and pharmacy staff, and
providing patient care that incorporates PGx recommendations in a variety of
practice areas both inpatient and outpatient utilizing a global scope of
practice. You will:
Help develop a PGx program
including policies and pathways that promote the optimal use of PGx
testing
Contribute to the development
and sustainment of PGx specific clinical decision support
Track and report improved
patient outcomes
Hourly Salary Range:
$83.81 - $104.18 (Union represented, step based salary depending on years of
experience)
Bargaining
Unit: HX - UPTE
Qualifications
We’re seeking an exceptionally-skilled
and compassionate pharmacist with:
Doctor of Pharmacy degree
Current California Pharmacist
license
Pharmacogenomics
certification, or equivalent experience
Ability to work independently
with minimal supervision
Ability to synthesize
research protocol directions into an accurate tool that conveys all
aspects of dose preparation and administration
Excellent communication,
interpersonal, organizational, and prioritizing skills
Ability to analyze research
protocols and identify necessary equipment, training, materials, and
handling directions
UCLA Health is a
world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of
primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers, and other
ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. We are also home to the David
Geffen School of Medicine, an internationally-respected center of medical
learning and research. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have
become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient
care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your
career, you can at UCLA Health.
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.