ED Staff Pharmacist II-Inpatient Pharmacy, Orange-FT Variable Shift

University-of-California,-Irvin; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UCI Health seeks a Staff Pharmacist to join our clinical team in Orange, CA. The role covers day-to-day drug distribution, IV order processing, and patient consultations, with emphasis on maintaining patient profiles and supporting cardio-pulmonary emergencies.

The pharmacist will supervise technicians, manage inventory, and precept residents and students under supervision. California licensure and Pharm.D. are required.

Qualifications

• Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of pharmacy as determined by the CA Board of Pharmacy.
• One year of clinical experience as a licensed pharmacist or completion of PGY1 by time of hire
• Current knowledge of drug references, Joint Commission requirements, and other regulatory standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current BLS or ACLS upon hire
• CA Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist licensure in good standing

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day responsibilities of drug distribution, computer drug and IV order processing.
• Provide therapeutic intervention, drug information and patient consultation, and maintain patient profiles.
• Direct technicians, perform inventory control, and precept residents, students, technicians or interns as assigned.

Skills

Pharm.D.

California Pharmacist License

Clinical pharmacy experience

English communication

BLS/ACLS certified

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Pharmacists perform the day to day responsibilities of drug distribution, computer drug and IV order processing. Perform therapeutic intervention as needed, drug information and consultation to other professional staff and patients, the maintenance of patient profiles, attendance at cardio-pulmonary emergencies, drug therapy monitoring, and drug compounding. The Staff Pharmacist is also responsible for directing technicians, performing inventory control, and actively precepting pharmacy residents, students, technicians or interns as assigned by the supervisor. This position is a Direct Care Provider as defined in Pharmacy Policy. The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of pharmacy as determined by the CA Board of Pharmacy
• One year of clinical experience as a licensed pharmacist or completion of PGY1 by time of hire
• Must have current knowledge of drug references, Joint Commission requirements, and other regulatory standards
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current BLS or ACLS upon hire
• CA Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist licensure in good standing
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patient’s medical management plan

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization