Pharmacist I/II - Specialty Med Management - 141925

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego Health is seeking a Pharmacist I/II to provide comprehensive patient care across ambulatory settings, including virtual visits. The role emphasizes medication therapy management, education, and coordination of care with interdisciplinary teams.

Depending on experience, the position may be filled as Pharmacist I or II. Staff will support multiple service lines, with duties spanning medication access, adherence, and transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical experience.
• Registered Pharmacist - issued by the state of California (RPH).
• Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive direct patient care in ambulatory settings.
• Conduct virtual/in-person visits, focusing on safe, effective therapy management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor and optimize medication use.

Skills

Specialty medication clinical

Payer experience

Specialty medication management

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy or equivalent

CA Pharmacist license (RPH)

Pharmacy residency

Job description

#141925 Pharmacist I/II - Specialty Med Management

Payroll Title: STF PHARMACIST 1 NEX Department: INPATIENT PHARMACY Hiring Pay Scale $92.10 - $114.45 / Hour Worksite: Lightwave Avenue Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 80% Union: HX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

Filing Deadline: Thu 11/12/2026

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

DESCRIPTION

The Pharmacist I/II will be responsible for providing comprehensive direct patient care to patients across a variety of ambulatory care settings at UC San Diego Health. The pharmacist will conduct virtual and/or in-person patient visits, focusing on the safe, effective, and evidence-based management of medication therapy for patients with acute and/or chronic disease states, including those receiving high-cost, high-risk, or complex medication regimens.

Working under applicable Medical Center policies and Collaborative Practice Agreements, the pharmacist will provide medication management, patient education and counseling, therapeutic optimization, medication monitoring, and coordination of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The pharmacist will identify and resolve medication-related problems, promote medication adherence, facilitate medication access, and support transitions of care when appropriate.

The Pharmacist will support standardized medication use processes and collaborate closely with the UC San Diego Health retail pharmacies, and other pharmacy and clinical services to ensure timely access to medications and continuity of care. This position will support multiple clinical service lines and patient populations based on organizational priorities and departmental needs, serving as a clinical pharmacy generalist with the flexibility to provide care across a broad range of disease states and practice areas.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical experience.
• Registered Pharmacist - issued by the state of California (RPH).
• Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Specialty medication clinical (direct patient care) experience.
• Payer experience
• Specialty medication management experience as it relates to Gastroenterology, Neurology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Hepatology, Allergy and/or Endocrinology.

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: $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!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community .

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 status under state or federal law.

For the University of California's Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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