Per Diem Pharmacist-Inpatient Pharmacy Irvine-Variable Shift

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick leave

Vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to manage day-to-day drug distribution, IV order processing and therapeutic interventions. The role includes supervising technicians and actively precepting residents, students and interns, with responsibilities spanning drug information and patient consultation.

The position emphasizes maintaining patient profiles, involvement in cardio-pulmonary emergencies, drug therapy monitoring, and adherence to institutional policies.

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.
• Current BLS or ACLS upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Directs pharmacy technicians and oversees inventory control.
• Performs day-to-day drug distribution and IV order processing.
• Provides drug information and consultation to staff and patients.
• Precepts pharmacy residents, students, technicians or interns as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintains patient profiles and participates in cardio-pulmonary emergencies.

Skills

Licensed pharmacist

Education

CA Board of Pharmacy license

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

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.

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
• Current BLS or ACLS upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharm.D. highly desirable

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

• 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 (949) 824‑0500, 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.