Pharmacy Supervisor - Medication Access - 141694

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego Health's Outpatient Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Supervisor - Medication Access to oversee access programs and workflows, ensuring efficient, compliant, and patient-centered service. You will partner with clinical, operational, and financial stakeholders to improve patient access, optimize program performance, and support organizational priorities while mentoring staff.

This role requires leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to prioritize in a

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of related experience, or a bachelor’s degree in related area plus three (3) years of related experience/training.
• Pharmacy Technician in the State of California.
• Knowledge of pharmacy trends and best practices in optimizing medication use and applying concepts to advise staff.
• Knowledge of policies, storage, safety, privacy and regulations governing pharmacy operations.
• Leadership in training staff to compound, prepare and handle sophisticated medications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication access programs and workflows to ensure efficient, compliant and patient-centered services.
• Partner with clinical, operational and financial stakeholders to improve patient access and program performance.
• Lead and coach staff to meet quality and service standards in a complex clinical setting.

Skills

Staff leadership

Pharmacy operations

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Clinical documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Pharmacy Technician in CA

Job description

#141694 Pharmacy Supervisor - Medication Access

Filing Deadline: Fri 10/23/2026

Payroll Title: PHARMACY SUPV 1

Department: Outpatient Pharmacy

Hiring Pay Scale: $42.22 - $53.00 / Hour

Worksite: Lightwave Avenue

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: Uncovered

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, Monday-Friday

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/13/26 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 Medication Access Pharmacy Supervisor oversees medication access programs and workflows to ensure efficient, compliant, and patient-centered services within pharmacy operations. This role partners closely with clinical, operational, and financial stakeholders to improve patient access, optimize program performance, and support organizational priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven (7) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus three (3) years of related experience/training.


• Pharmacy Technician in the State of California.


• Knowledge of pharmacy industry trends and best practices in optimizing the use of medication to treat patients and ability to apply concepts to specific situations to advise staff.


• Knowledge of relevant Pharmacy Department, medical center, and UC policies and protocols including medication storage, safety, and patient privacy and treatment. Knowledge of all pharmacy federal and state laws and regulations.


• Demonstrated leadership skills in training and guiding employees on technical skills to compound, prepare, mix, and manufacture sophisticated or rare medications in specialty area.


• Motivates and inspires staff to improve quality and services.


• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment.


• Ability to organize assigned staff and unit operations in an efficient and effective manner.


• Interpersonal skills to effectively work well with others to achieve common goals. Customer service orientation to quickly address questions or issues.


• Ability to apply reasoning skills to evaluate issues and identify a potential solution. Provides guidance and judgement within defined standards to determine an appropriate action.


• Verbal and written communication skills, to explain clinical concepts, actively listen and advise.


• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in clinical documentation applications and pharmacy database technology and train others to effectively use applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.


• Lead/Supervisory experience.


• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams.

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: $73,800 - $131,200 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $35.34 - $62.84

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).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. \"Misconduct\" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy


• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy


• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace