Pharmacist II

California State University

$120K — $155K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited program
  • 3-5 years of operational and administrative experience as a licensed pharmacist
  • Experience serving as the Pharmacist-in-Charge in complex pharmacy settings
  • Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy laws and operations
  • Ability to develop and implement pharmacy policies and budgets

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and dispense prescriptions for students
  • Educate students on medication management and side effects
  • Oversee pharmacy operations and compliance with regulations
  • Develop and maintain pharmacy quality assurance procedures
  • Collaborate on campus wellness outreach initiatives
  • Provide leadership and training to pharmacy staff
  • Ensure proper management of pharmacy inventory

Benefits

  • Health plans with prescription drug coverage
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan through CalPERS
  • Tuition waiver for employees and dependents
  • FlexCash options for health and dental
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • 15 paid holidays
Full Job Description
Pharmacist II

Job no: 561073
Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 2 - CSUEU - Health Care Support, Administrative, Probationary, Health Professionals, Full Time

Job Title

Pharmacist II

Classification

Pharmacist II

Auto Req. ID

561073

Salary Range

Classification Range $10,047 - $14,636 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $10,047 - $12,492 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Department

The Student Health and Counseling Center within the Division of Student Affairs strives to support students in achieving their academic, professional, and personal goals. Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is crucial for living a higher quality life and reaching your highest potential. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Pharmacist II. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the TitanHEALTH Director and Medical Director, the Pharmacist II performs the full range of general licensed pharmacist duties for students in TitanHEALTH (student health center). As a licensed pharmacist, interpret prescriber orders and select, compound and dispense prescriptions, counsel and educate students regarding proper administration and storage of prescribed and over-the-counter medications, develop and distribute educational materials for students relative to over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceuticals, and consult with and advise physicians and other practitioners on drug selection, dosage, administration, side effects, interactions, and alternative drug therapies. Serving as Pharmacist-in-Charge, administer overall pharmacy operations including planning and organizing ongoing operations, budget monitoring, scheduling and training pharmacy staff, develop and maintain quality assurance and safety procedures, and ensure compliance with state and federal licensing and regulatory requirements and reports, as defined and required by the California State Board of Pharmacy. The Pharmacist II collaborates with the health center leadership team to develop pharmacy policies and procedures, maintain proper documentation for accreditation and regulatory audits, develop and maintain a complex pharmacy formulary and inventory, order pharmaceuticals and supplies, assist with campus-wide wellness outreach (i.e., Annual Flu Clinic, mobile health clinics, WellFest, etc.), and ensures prompt and proper disposal of expired medications. Provides lead work direction to other licensed pharmacists and pharmacy support staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) college of pharmacy program or other program recognized by the board as defined by the California State Board of Pharmacy. In addition to the experience of a Pharmacist I, the Pharmacist II must demonstrate sufficient experience to oversee the operations of a larger more complex pharmacy, serve as the Pharmacist-in-Charge, and provide work direction to other licensed pharmacists. Equivalent to three to five years of progressive operational and administrative experience working as a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacist II is distinguished by broader, higher-level responsibility and accountability for overall pharmacy operations and administration, typically at larger and/or more complex Student Health Center pharmacies. These pharmacies are characterized by the complexity and varied operations and administration in such areas as formularies, finances and budget, insurance billings, locations, and staffing requirements. In addition to performing regular licensed pharmacist work, incumbents typically serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge and provide lead work direction to other licensed pharmacists and pharmacy support staff.

In addition to those of the Pharmacist I, possess a comprehensive knowledge of all state and federal laws pertaining to pharmacy operations and the requirements of serving as the Pharmacist-in-Charge. Thorough knowledge of pharmacy operations and administration; and campus budgetary processes in relation to the pharmacy. Working knowledge of human resource processes and procedures. In addition to those of the Pharmacist I, ability to develop, implement, and communicate pharmacy policies, procedures and protocols, including those related to pharmacy security; develop a quality assurance program and ensure ongoing compliance; develop and implement a comprehensive pharmacy budget; and provide lead work direction to other licensed pharmacists, as well as pharmacy support staff.

Preferred Qualifications

Good interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other health center staff and management.

License/Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid license to practice as a registered pharmacist as defined by the California Board of Pharmacy.

Special Working Conditions

Must have a reliable source of transportation.

Benefits at a Glance

  • An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
  • Retirement plan through CalPERS
  • Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
  • FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees

Advertised: Aug 20 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 03 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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