Pharmacist II - Weight Management - 141692

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a Weight Management Pharmacist II to provide specialized clinical and consultative support for obesity therapies in outpatient settings. You will collaborate with provider teams to initiate, optimize, and manage weight loss medications, and promote adherence and safety through patient outreach.

You will also precept students and residents, educate clinical teams, and support quality improvement initiatives as directed by leadership.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensed in California and eligible to practice in outpatient settings.
• Strong clinical pharmacotherapy knowledge in weight management therapies.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Support initiation, optimization, and ongoing management of weight loss medications.
• Conduct patient outreach to promote adherence and medication safety.
• Resolve medication access barriers and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Precept pharmacy students and residents and provide education to clinical teams.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives as directed.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure CA

Pharmacotherapy expertise

Clinical pharmacy collaboration

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Payroll Title: STF PHARMACIST 2

Department: OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

Hiring Pay Scale: $95.79 - $114.45 / Hour

Worksite: Hillcrest

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: HX Contract

Total Openings: 1

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

#141692 Pharmacist II - Weight Management

Filing Deadline: Wed 10/14/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/05/26 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

Under the supervision of pharmacy leadership, the Weight Management Pharmacist provides specialized clinical and consultative pharmacy support for patients receiving pharmacologic treatment for obesity and weight‑related conditions. Working collaboratively with provider teams in outpatient areas, this pharmacist supports initiation, optimization, and ongoing management of weight loss medications; conducts patient outreach to promote adherence and medication safety; resolves medication access barriers; and serves as a pharmacy subject matter expert for weight management therapies. Pharmacists in this position will also precept pharmacy students and residents, provide educational support to clinical teams, and support quality improvement initiatives at the discretion of their supervisor and department leadership. Other roles may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) or equivalent training.
• Registered Pharmacist in the State of California.
• 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

• Board certification in a pharmacy specialty area.
• Direct experience in management of patients with obesity.
• Significant Epic EHR 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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