Pharmacist I/II - La Jolla Inpatient - 140343

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a STF Pharmacist I/II for the La Jolla Inpatient service. The role integrates clinical, teaching, research and distribution responsibilities, including precepting residents and students.

The position requires California Pharmacist licensure and a PharmD with inpatient experience; the schedule is variable with 8-hour shifts and a 90% appointment at Jacobs Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical experience (acute care pharmacy experience in a hospital setting).
• Registered Pharmacist - issued by the state of California (RPH).
• Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience: 3 years of inpatient pharmacist experience.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, provide and document medications and medication-related services to patients.
• Serve as preceptor to pharmacy residents and students as assigned.
• Participate in Medical Center and Departmental committees and promote policy.
• Integrate clinical, teaching, research and distribution activities for optimal outcomes.
• Support pharmacokinetics, dosing, and medication reconciliation activities.

Skills

Inpatient pharmacy experience

Pharmacotherapy

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy

California Pharmacist License

Job description

Payroll Title

STF PHARMACIST 1 NEX

Department

INPATIENT PHARMACY

Hiring Pay Scale

$92.10 - $114.45 / Hour

Worksite

Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

90%

Union

HX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Variable, 8-Hour Shifts, Variable

#140343 Pharmacist I/II - La Jolla Inpatient

Extended Deadline

Thu 9/24/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

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

This position will remain open until filled.

Description

The job will integrate into the clinical, teaching, research and distribution system for UC San Diego Health and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. These activities include but are not limited to: Profile review, TPN order writing, Pharmacokinetics, Renal Drug Dosing, Medication Reconciliation, Chemotherapy Order Review entry and validation in our Beacon Chemotherapy Electronic Medical Record, Precepting Pharmacy Students from the Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, precepting UC San Diego Health PGY1 and PGY2 Pharmacy Residents, Investigational Drug support and other activities that optimize outcomes of drug therapy.

Under general supervision, responsible for provision and documentation of medications and medication-related services to patients, according to standards established by the Department of Pharmacy. Serve as preceptor to pharmacy residents and students as assigned. Participate in Medical Center and Departmental committees and promote institution-wide medication use policy.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical experience (acute care pharmacy experience in an hospital setting).
• Registered Pharmacist - issued by the state of California (RPH).
• Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience: 3 years of inpatient pharmacist experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $192,305 - $196,168 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $92.10 - $93.95

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.

• “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