Senior Pharmacist EX

Job Summary

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The UCD Infusion Pharmacies provides infusion medications for oncology and other patients who require infusion medications in an ambulatory setting. The Senior Pharmacist is an advanced practitioner in a specialized area of pharmacy practice, providing drug therapy and pharmacological consultation on the most complex patients and overseeing the competency level of other pharmacy staff in their designated specialty. In addition, the incumbent is responsible to manage drug costs in his or her designated therapeutic area(s) and to facilitate cost containment: a) collects and presents data to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee on the use of P&T restricted medications, b) works with the P&T Coordinator to develop and conduct drug use evaluations, c) works with the clinical coordinator in managing drug costs.

The senior pharmacist will also participate in medical staff committees as requested and be a liaison to the Clinical Pharmacology Consult Service.

The Senior Pharmacist also participates in general clinical patient care activities and provides support to various pharmacy areas as needed. Their responsibility is to provide quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical care to patients, employees and medical staff of UCMC. They are an integral member of the health care team, responsible for drug therapy monitoring, drug distribution, drug information, precepting pharmacy students and residents, conducting clinical research, participation in Department and Hospital Committees, task forces and work groups, and foster excellent interdepartmental relationships.

Apply By January 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

• California Pharmacist License eligible and possess a valid license at the time of hire
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) residency training at an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Accredited program and a minimum of 3 years of clinical work experience in Oncology Pharmacy or Completion of a PGY2 Oncology Residency.
• Previous EPIC/BEACON or other CPOE experience.
• Previous experience in hospital, infusion pharmacy, or similar clinical setting.
• Experience in quality improvement, project management, and/or professional service.
• Ability to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to collaborate and work well in a multi-disciplinary team environment; including the ability to manage projects and deadlines, and to set and meet goals and priorities for self and others with minimal supervision.
• Problem-solving skills to independently recognize and define a problem; identify the resources available to help solve the problem; create and implement viable solutions; and follow through to ensure the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties.
• Decision-making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to act, and to recognize when it is appropriate to seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached.
• Ability to exercise discretion to ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained, and a professional, respectful clinic/department environment exists at all times.
• Working knowledge of federal and state/local regulations around medication handling requirement and controlled substance accountability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a sound work ethic.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain composure, efficiency and a positive, customer-service oriented manner during periods of peak workload, with frequent interruptions, under tight deadlines.
• Ability to coach and mentor pharmacy residents, students, and staff.

• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP)
• Experience with EPIC BEACON or other CPOE format for chemotherapy orders.

• 40% - Clinical Services
• 40% - Operational Duties
• 20% - Research/Precepting

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