Job Description
Under the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, the Lead Pharmacist is involved in all aspects of the medication use process at all pharmacy locations within the UCSF Health System. They may also be asked to participate in pharmaceutical care in other sectors of the Department of Pharmaceutical Services as needed.
The Lead Pharmacist performs a wide range of pharmaceutical care functions to assure that drugs prescribed for and used by patients are safe and effective. These include, for example, obtaining medication histories, reviewing and assessing medication profiles, providing drug information to patients and health providers, collaborating with clinicians on drugs of choice and therapeutic plans, ensuring access to medications, educating patients on the proper use of medications, and ensuring that patients understand cautions, adverse reactions, and interactions related to their therapy. The Lead Pharmacist will be part of an interprofessional team consisting of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other professionals. The Lead Pharmacist will be based primarily in the inpatient pharmacy setting managing specific patient population, supporting pharmacist scope of practice, and ensuring patient care excellence and safety. They will support the day-to-day operations of pharmacy services, administrative tasks, and special projects.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications :
Minimum 3-5 years of directly related experience.
Must have graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy and possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or equivalent degree as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy. For graduates in a non-US country or jurisdiction, pharmacists must have earned a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy.
Completed an ASHP Accredited Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program or equivalent practice experience
Must possess a current license in good standing to practice pharmacy in the State of California
Current certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications :
Completed an ASHP Accredited Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) Residency Program
License / Certification :
Yes
License/Certification :
Must possess a current license in good standing to practice pharmacy in the State of California
Current certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
