Outpatient Clinical Infusion Pharmacist

Overview

UC San Diego Health's Infusion pharmacy seeks a highly motivated and compassionate pharmacist to join our team. This position will focus on providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients receiving chemotherapy infusions within the ambulatory oncology settings of Moores Cancer Center and Koman Outpatient Pavilion.

• Medication Review and Verification:
  Review and verify chemotherapy regimens for accuracy and appropriateness, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Chemotherapy Admixture and Dispensing:
  Oversee and participate in the preparation and dispensing of chemotherapy medications, adhering to strict safety protocols and quality standards.
• Patient Counseling:
  Provide comprehensive patient counseling on medications to infusion center patients.
• Preceptorship:
  Serve as a preceptor to pharmacy residents and students, providing guidance and mentorship on clinical practice and patient care.
• Committee Participation:
  Actively participate as a Disease Team lead pharmacist, Cancer Center, and Department of Pharmacy committees to promote medication safety and improve patient care.
• Medication Use Policy Development:
  Contribute to the development and implementation of institution-wide medication use policies related to oncology care.
• Quality Improvement:
  Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and effectiveness of oncology care.

• Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree.
• Registered Pharmacist issued by the state of California (RPH).
• Incumbents can meet the minimum experience qualifications for this position in one of 3 ways:
  1) possesses a Post Graduate Year (PGY) 2;
  2) possesses a Post Graduate Year (PGY) 1 plus 1 year of pharmacist experience; or
  3) possesses 4 years of pharmacist experience.

• PGY2 Oncology Residency.
• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).
• Demonstrated experience in the area of hematology/oncology.
• Prior experience in Inpatient Pharmacy or Ambulatory Infusion Center setting.
• Prior experience in Oncology Pharmacy setting.

• Hours are variable (8 to 10 hours shifts) including weekends and rotating holidays (up to every other), coverage for sick calls and vacation.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the Medical Center's business needs.
• Must be willing to rotate to all pharmacy areas/sites.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Annual Full Pay Range: $188,609 - $212,350 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $90.33 - $101.70

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).