Pharmacist II - Nephrology - 141451

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Pharmacist II in the Nephrology Clinics to provide direct patient care, conduct virtual and in-person visits, and manage medications under a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

The pharmacist will collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to optimize therapy, monitor lab results, educate patients, assist with medication access, and support chronic disease management; may precept pharmacy students as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent clinical experience.
• California RPH license.
• Experience can be via PGY2; PGY1 plus 1 year; or 4 years pharmacist experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to nephrology patients; conduct virtual and/or in-person visits.
• Collaborate with providers, pharmacy staff, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize therapy.
• Monitor labs, educate patients, and support medication access and chronic disease management.
• Precept pharmacy students and residents as assigned.

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree

Job description

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).