Per Diem Float Pharmacist
- PRN / per diem
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This posting states $115.04 an hour. Open pharmacist jobs in California post a median of $90.76 an hour, the middle half $81.34–$103.98, across 161 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Pharmacists employed in California earn a median of $79.14 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Description
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, you will be responsible for preparing and dispensing many types of pharmaceuticals to fulfill orders at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Bowyer and CHS Pharmacy. 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 and dispense medications to the patients directly.
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. Ability to travel to different areas within pharmacy department.
Hourly Salary: $115.04 (Standard Per Diem Rate)
Bargaining Unit: HX-UPTE
Qualifications
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 (preferred).
From UCLA Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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UCLA Health is the University of California, Los Angeles academic health system, with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and clinics across Southern California.
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