Pharmacist II - Outpatient Clinical Infusion - 141926

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health’s Infusion Pharmacy seeks a motivated pharmacist to join our team providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients receiving chemotherapy infusions in ambulatory oncology settings at Moores Cancer Center and Koman Outpatient Pavilion. Responsibilities include regimen review, admixture and dispensing, patient counseling, and preceptorship of residents.

The role supports disease teams and committees to enhance medication safety and oncology care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy degree.
• California Pharmacist license (RPH).
• Can meet minimum experience via PGY2 or PGY1+1 year or 4 years pharmacist experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify chemotherapy regimens for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Oversee preparation and dispensing of chemotherapy medications.
• Provide comprehensive patient counseling on medications to infusion center patients.
• Precept pharmacy residents and students; provide mentorship.
• Participate in Disease Team lead pharmacist, Cancer Center, and Department of Pharmacy committees to improve med safety and care.
• Contribute to development and implementation of oncology-related medication use policies.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance safety and effectiveness of oncology care.

Skills

Oncology pharmacotherapy

Clinical pharmacy

Patient counseling

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/2/26 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

UC San Diego Health's Infusion pharmacy seeks a highly motivated and compassionate pharmacist to join our team. This position will focus on providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients receiving chemotherapy infusions within the ambulatory oncology settings of Moores Cancer Center and Koman Outpatient Pavilion.

Responsibilities

• Medication Review and Verification: Review and verify chemotherapy regimens for accuracy and appropriateness, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Chemotherapy Admixture and Dispensing: Oversee and participate in the preparation and dispensing of chemotherapy medications, adhering to strict safety protocols and quality standards.
• Patient Counseling: Provide comprehensive patient counseling on medications to infusion center patients.
• Preceptorship: Serve as a preceptor to pharmacy residents and students, providing guidance and mentorship on clinical practice and patient care.
• Committee Participation: Actively participate as a Disease Team lead pharmacist, Cancer Center, and Department of Pharmacy committees to promote medication safety and improve patient care.
• Medication Use Policy Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of institution-wide medication use policies related to oncology care.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and effectiveness of oncology care.

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

• PGY2 Oncology Residency.
• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).
• Demonstrated experience in the area of hematology/oncology.
• Prior experience in Inpatient Pharmacy or Ambulatory Infusion Center setting.
• Prior experience in Oncology Pharmacy setting.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Hours are variable (8 to 10 hours shifts) including weekends and rotating holidays (up to every other), coverage for sick calls and vacation.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the Medical Center's business needs.
• Must be willing to rotate to all pharmacy areas/sites.
• 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).