Pharmacist II - Outpatient - Per Diem - 141339

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 199,000 - 243,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Pharmacist II for a Per Diem appointment to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care across the medical center. You will provide medication counseling, document interventions, and support the Med to Bed program while collaborating with physicians and pharmacy teams.

The role requires flexibility to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays, and to rotate across pharmacy areas. Prior pharmacy experience and California license are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide medications and medication-related services to patients.
• Serve as preceptor to pharmacy residents and students.
• Participate in committees and promote medication-use policy.
• Provide bedside medication counseling as part of Med to Bed program.
• Rotate to all pharmacy areas/sites as needed.
• Communicate clearly with physicians, staff and patients.

Skills

Pharmacy regulations

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Supervisory skills

Computer skills

Teaching skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy

Job description

This position is a Per Diem appointment

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, the Pharmacist II is responsible for provision and documentation of medications and medication-related services to patients according to standards established by the Department of Pharmacy. The pharmacist II will serve as 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 bedside as part of the UCSD Med to Bed 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 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 PGY2 or 2) possesses a PGY1 plus 1 year of pharmacist experience, or 3) possesses 4 years of pharmacist experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3+) or more years retail pharmacy experience.

• Lead and/or management experience in a retail pharmacy setting.

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: $220,827 - $220,827 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $105.76 - $105.76

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).