Pharmacist - Per Diem - Retail Specialty/Oncology - 139941

#139941 Pharmacist - Per Diem - Retail Specialty/Oncology

This position will remain open until filled.

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, the Pharmacist II supports specialty/oncology patients receiving care through the Moores Cancer Center and McGrath Retail Pharmacy, providing medication management, dispensing, patient education, and clinical support services in accordance with URAC, Joint Commission, and Department of Pharmacy standards. The position also collaborates with providers, patients, and pharmacy staff to support medication access, prior authorizations, and ongoing management of specialty/oncology therapies. The Pharmacist serves as a preceptor to pharmacy residents and students as assigned, participates in Medical Center and Departmental committees, and supports institution-wide medication use initiatives and policies.

Provide medication counseling in the pharmacy and at the patient’s chairside as part of the UCSD Med to Chair program. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, complex healthcare environment.

Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy state and federal regulations; interpersonal and customer service skills; supervisory skills including workload management; ability to operate computer systems; demonstrate teaching and writing skills. Have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences. Work with the physicians and the pharmacy billers to provide justification for obtaining authorization for medications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical experience.
• Registered Pharmacist issued by the state of California (RPH).
• Five (5+) years of retail, specialty pharmacy, ambulatory care, or specialty/oncology pharmacy experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with providers, pharmacy staff, and third‑party payors to support timely patient access to medications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in an ambulatory specialty/oncology pharmacy setting.
• Experience in processing prescriptions for oral antineoplastic and supportive care medications.
• Experience with specialty pharmacy requirements.
• Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be willing to rotate to all pharmacy areas/sites.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

PAY RANGE

Annual Full Pay Range: $210,303 – $210,303 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $100.72 – $100.72. 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).

EEO AND OTHER STATEMENTS

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.

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UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. 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.

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. UC policies addressing some forms of misconduct include UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy, and Abusive Conduct in the Workplace.