Payroll Title:
PHARMACIST SR NEX Department:
Inpatient Pharmacy Hiring Pay Scale
$103.59 - $128.73 / Hour Worksite:
La Jolla Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
HX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday
#141400 Medication Safety and Delivery PharmacistFiling Deadline: Tue 9/29/2026 Apply Now
DESCRIPTIONResponsible for the provision and documentation of medications and medication-related services to patients in accordance with standards established by the Department of Pharmacy. Serves as a preceptor to students and lower-level pharmacists and participates in Medical Center and Departmental committees to promote institution-wide medication-use policies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical experience.
- Registered Pharmacist - issued by the state of California (RPH).
- Five (5) years of clinical pharmacist experience (not including residency).
- Demonstrated ability to lead committees, workgroups, projects, or interdisciplinary teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Strong knowledge and experience in medication use processes, including experience with medication infusion administration.
- Documented record of improvement in and contributions to the respective area of specialty practice through CQI projects, participation in nursing in-services, protocol development, etc.
- Ongoing appointments to appropriate drug policy and other committees of the organization.
- A sustained record of contributing to the total body of knowledge in the specialty area of pharmacy practice annually through (1) research, (2) publications in professional journals, and/or (3) presentations at professional meetings.
- Serving regularly as a reviewer of contributed papers or manuscripts submitted for publication on topics related to the specialty practice.
- Postgraduate residency training highly desired (PGY1 experience or equivalent clinical experience), PGY2 highly preferred.
- Clinical pharmacist experience in the inpatient setting highly desired.
- Medication-use evaluation experience.
- Demonstrated a commitment to teaching (e.g. through preceptorship, education of medical center staff through clinical forums, grand rounds, etc.)
- Proven leadership in advancing the profession of pharmacy through active service in professional organizations at the local, state, and national levels.
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: $216,296 - $268,788 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $103.59 - $128.73
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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