Pharmacist II - Nephrology - 141451

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Pharmacist II to provide direct patient care in the Nephrology Clinics. The role includes virtual and in-person visits, working under a Collaborative Practice Agreement to optimize medications, monitor labs, educate patients, and support access and chronic disease management.

The pharmacist may precept students and residents as assigned. Collaboration with providers, pharmacy staff, and interdisciplinary teams is essential to improve clinical outcomes and ensure

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with PharmD degree and CA license.
• Relevant clinical pharmacotherapy experience preferred.
• Experience with nephrology-related care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in nephrology clinics, including virtual and in-person visits.
• Operate under Collaborative Practice Agreement for medication management.
• Educate patients, assist with medication access, and support chronic disease management.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
• Potentially serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD)

California Pharmacist License (RPH)

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 09/29/26 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.

DESCRIPTION

The Pharmacist II in the Nephrology Clinics is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with nephrology-associated conditions at UC San Diego Health. The pharmacist will conduct virtual and/or in-person visits and work under a Collaborative Practice Agreement to provide comprehensive medication management services, including medication optimization, laboratory monitoring, patient education, medication access support, and chronic disease management. The pharmacist will collaborate with providers, pharmacy staff, and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical outcomes, address healthcare gaps, and ensure safe and effective use of medications across the continuum of care. The pharmacist in this position may also serve as a preceptor to pharmacy students and residents as assigned and complete other activities at the discretion of managers and supervisors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree; or equivalent clinical experience.
• 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 PGY 2 or 2) possesses a PGY 1 plus 1 year of pharmacist experience, or 3) possesses 4 years of pharmacist experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pharmacy residency training or equivalent clinical experience.
• Board certification in relevant clinical specialty.
• Direct experience treating patients with nephrology-associated disorders.

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).