Pharmacist II - La Jolla Outpatient - 141927

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health's Moores Retail Pharmacy seeks a highly motivated Staff Pharmacist II to cover ambulatory oncology retail pharmacies in La Jolla. The role involves medication provision, counseling, and documentation per department standards.

You will mentor residents and students, participate in center-wide initiatives, and rotate across pharmacy areas as needed to support oncology patients and clinical programs with professionalism and accountability.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree.
• Registered Pharmacist issued by the state of California (RPH).
• Incumbents can meet the minimum experience qualifications for this position in 1 of 3 ways: 1) possesses a Post Graduate Year (PGY) 2 or 2) possesses a Post Graduate Year (PGY) 1 plus 1 year of pharmacist experience, or3) possesses 4 years of pharmacist experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and documentation of medications and medication-related services to patients in ambulatory oncology setting.
• Assist in onboarding and ongoing patient management of oncology patients.
• Serve as a preceptor to pharmacy residents and students and participate in Medical Center and Departmental committees.

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree

Job description

#141927 Pharmacist II - La Jolla Outpatient

Payroll Title: STF PHARMACIST 2

Department: OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

Hiring Pay Scale: $95.79 - $114.45 / Hour

Worksite: La Jolla

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: HX Contract

Total Openings: 1

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

Filing Deadline: Tue 11/3/2026

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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/22/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

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DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health, Moores Retail Pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated Staff Pharmacist to work in a position covering the ambulatory oncology retail pharmacies. 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, as well as assisting in the on-boarding and ongoing patient management of oncology patients. The pharmacist will serve as a preceptor to pharmacy residents and students as assigned and will participate in Medical Center and Departmental committees and promote institution-wide medication use policy.

Be able to provide medication counseling in the pharmacy and at the patient’s chairside as part of the UCSD Med to Chair program. Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision; a person who is open to new ideas; and a creative and flexible individual who is comfortable working in a large, complex organization. Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability. Must be able to work variable shifts to include weekends, holidays and overtime as required. Must be willing to rotate to all pharmacy areas/sites.

Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy state and federal regulations; interpersonal and customer service skills; supervisory skills to include workload management; ability to operate computer systems; demonstrate teaching skills and writing skills. Have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences. Work with the physicians and the pharmacy billers to provide justification for obtaining authorization for medications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree.

• Registered Pharmacist issued by the state of California (RPH).

• Incumbents can meet the minimum experience qualifications for this position in 1 of 3 ways: 1) possesses a Post Graduate Year (PGY) 2 or 2) possesses a Post Graduate Year (PGY) 1 plus 1 year of pharmacist experience, or3) possesses 4 years of pharmacist experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy setting.

• Experience in processing prescriptions for oral antineoplastic and supportive care medications.

• Experience with specialty pharmacy requirements.

• Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience.

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: $200,010 - $238,972 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $95.79 - $114.45

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).

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