Staff Pharmacist I​/II PD- Am Care

Staff Pharmacist I/II PD
- Am Care

Filing Deadline:
Fri 2/20/2026

Under general supervision, the Staff Pharmacist I/II at UC San Diego Health (UCSDH) is responsible for the provision and documentation of medications and medication‑related services to patients, according to standards established by the Department of Pharmacy. This per diem ambulatory care pharmacist position will provide in‑person and virtual clinical pharmacy services for UC San Diego Health (UCSDH) outpatients and assist current ambulatory care pharmacists with coverage for vacation, sick leave, and other potential temporary vacancies.

The most likely areas of coverage needed could include, but are not limited to, anticoagulation, primary care chronic disease state management (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, COPD, etc), solid organ transplant, refill clinic, and other unique specialty areas. Hiring managers will select the most ideal candidate taking into account their background, training, skills, and the needs of the Department of Pharmacy.

The pharmacist in this position may also serve as a preceptor to pharmacy students and residents as assigned depending on the clinical areas covered at any given point in time. Additional responsibilities may include participation in Medical Center and Departmental committees, promotion of institution‑wide medication use policies, and completion of other activities assigned at the discretion of managers and supervisors.

Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at level PHARMACIST 1 PD or PHARMACIST 2 PD.

• Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent clinical experience.
• Registered Pharmacist issued by the state of California (RPH).
• Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience (Level I).
• Incumbents can meet the minimum experience qualifications for this position in 1 of 3 ways:
  1) possesses a PGY2 or
  2) possesses a PGY1 plus 1 year of pharmacist experience, or
  3) possesses 4 years of pharmacist experience (Level 2).

• Board Certification in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (BCACP), Pharmacotherapy Specialists (BCPS), or applicable specialty area.
• Completion of PGY2 Pharmacy Residency.
• Previous experience providing pharmaceutical care in the outpatient setting.
• Experience with Epic EHR functionality.
• Experience working in a clinic (not retail), and specifically working under a collaborative practice agreement.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $184,997 – $184,997 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $88.60 – $88.60

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, licensure, 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).

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.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics.…