Pharmacist, Per Diem

Are you a licensed pharmacist passionate about supporting the health and well-being of our diverse university community? Student Health Services is hiring Pharmacists to work on a per diem basis.  
Located on the coast overlooking Monterey Bay, we are rated as one of the most beautiful campuses. UC Santa Cruz employs over 3,100 people in staff positions alone as the largest employer in the county.

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INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

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The IRD for this job is: 06-26-2024. This is a continuous recruitment; applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis after the initial review date has passed.

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Student Health Services (SHS) is a full-service medical facility offering clinical, educational, and psychological support to UCSC students. SHS is deeply committed to ensuring affordable, well-integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare that effectively supports the university’s diverse campus communities through equitable access and culturally competent, high-quality programs and services.

The Primary Care Program includes primary care and same-day care, with the support of on-site radiology, a COLA-accredited high-complexity clinical laboratory, and a campus pharmacy. Other departments include Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP), home of the Condom Co-op; CARE (Center for Advocacy, Resources & Empowerment), the advocacy and prevention education office that supports survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence; and Student Insurance Programs.

Student Health Services employs approximately 150 staff including physicians, psychiatrists, case managers, lab scientists, pharmacists, nurses, radiologists, and many other clinical and administrative staff. Student Health Services welcomes staff with interest and experience in working with students with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and gender identities.

More information can be found at healthcenter.ucsc.edu

JOB SUMMARY

The Pharmacist, Per Diem for UCSC Student Health Services will dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to students about medications and their use. The Pharmacy is supervised by the Pharmacy Director who also serves as the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC).

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $83.85/hourly
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: None

Schedule Information:

• Part-time, Variable
• Percentage of Time: 20%, 8 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Per Diem

Job End Date: 06/30/2025, with possibility of extension

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Residual Health Care (HX)

Job Code Classification: PHARMACIST PD (009249)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

100% - Pharmacy Operations

• Receives and fills prescriptions
• Communicates with medical professionals about students and their medications
• Provides suggestions for over-the-counter medications
• Accurately measures, prepares, and distributes proper medications to students
• Keeps track of inventory and maintains pharmacy records
• Writes prescriptions for Emergency Contraception and OTC nicotine replacement products
• Provides vaccines
• Oversees the work of pharmacy technicians
• Maintains the security of the pharmacy
• Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to pharmacy
• Backs up POS (Point of Sale) as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Possession of current license, in good standing, to practice pharmacy in the State of California
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Two (2) years of recent experience in a pharmacy setting
• Knowledge of pharmacy standards of practice
• In-depth knowledge of drugs and their potential side effects
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective oral communication skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with clinicians and independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle difficult, sensitive or confidential situations
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
• Ability to promote a healthy and pleasant workplace

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Possession of current license, in good standing, to practice pharmacy in the State of California Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy 
• Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
• Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check and a pre-hire credentialing check.
• Selected candidate will be required to take a TB test within 60 days of hire.
• Within 30 days: 1) Take HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act) training 2) Either possess or obtain Emergency Contraception Certification for prescribing 3) Either possess or obtain Nicotine Replacement continuing education for prescribing
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Ability to work a variable schedule.
• Ability to work on-call.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• Will be required to comply with current Student Health Center employee health safety requirements for health care workers as defined by state and federal regulatory agencies; current health safety requirements to be discussed during interview.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here .

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination