University of California San Diego

Pharmacist I/II - La Jolla Inpatient, BMT/Oncology - 140900

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or similar acute care experience.
  • Registered Pharmacist in California (RPH).
  • Pharmacy residency or 3+ years of inpatient pharmacy experience required.
  • Experience with chemotherapy regimens preferred.
  • Clinical inpatient pharmacy experience in oncology or bone marrow transplant is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate into clinical, teaching, and research systems for UC San Diego Health.
  • Perform medication profile reviews and TPN order writing.
  • Conduct pharmacokinetics and renal drug dosing activities.
  • Oversee medication reconciliation and chemotherapy order validation.
  • Precept pharmacy students and residents in clinical settings.
  • Participate in committee work and medication use policy promotion.

Benefits

  • Participation in a 24-hour medical center with variable shifts and locations.
  • Opportunities for teaching and supporting pharmacy students and residents.
  • Access to advanced electronic medical record systems for inpatient care.
  • Engagement in clinical research and specialized pharmacy practices.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
STF PHARMACIST 1 NEX Department:
INPATIENT PHARMACY Hiring Pay Scale
$92.10 - $114.45 / Hour Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
HX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Variable, Variable, Variable

#140900 Pharmacist I/II - La Jolla Inpatient, BMT/Oncology
Filing Deadline: Tue 8/25/2026
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DESCRIPTION

The job will integrate into the clinical, teaching, research and distribution system for UC San Diego Health and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. These activities include but are not limited to: Profile review, TPN order writing, Pharmacokinetics, Renal Drug Dosing, Medication Reconciliation, Chemotherapy Order Review entry and validation in our Beacon Chemotherapy Electronic Medical Record, precepting Pharmacy Students from the Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, precepting UC San Diego Health PGY1 and PGY2 Pharmacy Residents, Investigational Drug support and other activities that optimize outcomes of drug therapy.

Under general supervision, responsible for provision and documentation of medications and medication-related services to patients, according to standards established by the Department of Pharmacy. Serve as preceptor to pharmacy residents and students as assigned. Participate in Medical Center and Departmental committees and promote institution-wide medication use policy.

Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Staff Pharmacy I or Staff Pharmacy II. Less than four (4) years experience qualifies as Staff Pharmacy I; Four (4) + years of experience qualifies as Staff Pharmacy II.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical experience (acute care pharmacy experience in an hospital setting).
  • Registered Pharmacist - issued by the state of California (RPH).
  • Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience: 3 years of inpatient pharmacist experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Clinical inpatient pharmacy experience in oncology or bone marrow transplant, including building chemotherapy regimens.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $192,305 - $196,168 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $92.10 - $93.95

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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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.

About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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