Staff Pharmacist I / II - HMLN - 128322

Updated: 7 days ago
Location: La Jolla, CALIFORNIA
Deadline: ;

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 3/26/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 3/6/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.


Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Stf Pharm1 or Stf Pharm2. Less than four (4) years experience qualifies as Stf Pharm1; Four (4) + years of experience qualifies as Stf Pharm2.

Under general supervision, this position will support the Specialty Pharmacy by supporting the on-boarding and ongoing patient management of specialty/chronic care patients. The job duties include dispensing and clinical oversight that meet URAC and Joint Commission Accreditation Standards to provide safe and appropriate patient care. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for provision and documentation of medications and medication-related services to patients according to standards established by the Department of Pharmacy. The pharmacist will serve as preceptor to pharmacy residents and students as assigned and will participate in Medical Center and Departmental committees and promote institution-wide medication use policy.

  • Registered Pharmacist license issued by the state of California (RPH).

  • Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical experience.

  • Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacy state and federal regulations.

  • Supervisory skills to include workload management; ability to operate computer systems; demonstrated teaching skills and writing skills.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.

  • Serve as a preceptor to pharmacy residents and students as assigned; participate in Medical Center, Cancer Center and Department of Pharmacy committees and promote institution-wide medication use policy.
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $174,390 - $196,356 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $83.52 - $94.04

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).


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