Medication Safety and Delivery Pharmacist - 141400

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 216,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, CA, seeks a Medication Safety and Delivery Pharmacist to advance pump safety and delivery programs. The role emphasizes building pump libraries, supporting MERP initiatives, and contributing to monthly SMP sub-committees, with opportunities to educate staff on pump use.

Applicants should hold a PharmD and CA pharmacist license, with several years of clinical pharmacy leadership experience and a track record of policy and process improvements in medication safety.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Doctorate or equivalent clinical experience.
• Registered Pharmacist in California (RPH).
• Five years of clinical pharmacist experience (excluding residency).
• Proven ability to lead committees, workgroups, projects, or interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain medication delivery pump libraries.
• Contribute to MERP initiatives and safety practices.
• Attend SMP sub-committee meetings and MERP meetings as needed.
• Attend and participate in education and staff meetings to provide pump expertise.
• Facilitate review of infusion/medication pump related iReports and quality metrics.

Skills

Medication safety

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Clinical pharmacy

Education

Pharmacy Doctorate

CA Pharmacist license

Tools

Infusion pumps

iReports

Job description

#141400 Medication Safety and Delivery Pharmacist

Payroll Title: PHARMACIST SR NEX

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Hiring Pay Scale: $103.59 - $128.73 / Hour

Worksite: La Jolla

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: HX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 09/16/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Position description have been updated as of 09/17/26.

DESCRIPTION

The Medication Safety and Delivery Pharmacist position will be responsible for the following:

• Build and maintain medication delivery pump libraries
• Work with the department Medication Safety Pharmacists on Medication Error Reduction Plan (MERP) initiatives
• Attend and participate in monthly Safe Medication Practices (SMP) sub-committee meetings
• Attend and participate in MERP subcommittee meetings when pump expertise needed
• Attend and participate in committee, pharmacy, and/or nurse staff meetings to provide pump education or when expertise needed
• Facilitate review and solution generation for infusion/medication pump related iReports
• Facilitate review and solution generation for quality metrics related to medication pumps/medication administration

Additional roles may include but are not limited to:

• Interpret, update, and manage pharmacy department and health system policies as related to medication safety delivery
• Directly observes and analyses the medication use process
• Precept pharmacy students, PGY1 pharmacy residents, and PGY2 pharmacy residents

The Medication Safety and Delivery Pharmacist will spend 40% of their time in medication use/operational activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical experience.
• Registered Pharmacist - issued by the state of California (RPH).
• Five (5) years of clinical pharmacist experience (not including residency).
• Demonstrated ability to lead committees, workgroups, projects, or interdisciplinary teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge and experience in medication use processes, including experience with medication infusion administration.
• Documented record of improvement in and contributions to the respective area of specialty practice through CQI projects, participation in nursing in-services, protocol development, etc.
• Ongoing appointments to appropriate drug policy and other committees of the organization.
• A sustained record of contributing to the total body of knowledge in the specialty area of pharmacy practice annually through (1) research, (2) publications in professional journals, and/or (3) presentations at professional meetings.
• Serving regularly as a reviewer of contributed papers or manuscripts submitted for publication on topics related to the specialty practice.
• Postgraduate residency training highly desired (PGY1 experience or equivalent clinical experience), PGY2 highly preferred.
• Clinical pharmacist experience in the inpatient setting highly desired.
• Medication-use evaluation experience.
• Demonstrated a commitment to teaching (e.g. through preceptorship, education of medical center staff through clinical forums, grand rounds, etc.)
• Proven leadership in advancing the profession of pharmacy through active service in professional organizations at the local, state, and national levels.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• 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: $216,296 - $268,788 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $103.59 - $128.73

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).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace