Lead Pharmacist - Outpatient Pharmacy

Lead Pharmacist - Outpatient Pharmacy

Pharmacy Bayfront Outpatient

Full Time

87944

Under the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, the Lead Pharmacist is involved in all aspects of the medication use process at all pharmacy locations within the UCSF Health System. They may also be asked to participate in pharmaceutical care in other sectors of the Department of Pharmaceutical Services as needed.

The Lead Pharmacist performs a wide range of pharmaceutical care functions to assure that drugs prescribed for and used by patients are safe and effective. These include, for example, obtaining medication histories, reviewing and assessing medication profiles, providing drug information to patients and health providers, collaborating with clinicians on drugs of choice and therapeutic plans, ensuring access to medications, educating patients on the proper use of medications, and ensuring that patients understand cautions, adverse reactions, and interactions related to their therapy.

The Lead Pharmacist will be part of an interprofessional team consisting of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other professionals.

The Lead Pharmacist will be based primarily in the inpatient pharmacy setting managing a specific patient population, supporting pharmacist scope of practice, and ensuring patient care excellence and safety. They will support the day-to‑day operations of pharmacy services, administrative tasks, and special projects.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid‑point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

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Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay, benefits, etc., are currently subject to negotiation with the University Professional and Technical Employee - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides a full range of services for patients cared for by the Medical Center at UCSF and its providers and payors. These services include, but are not limited to: drug procurement, storage, and security; safe, accurate and timely preparation and distribution of drugs; clinical pharmacy services for patients; development of drug use policies within the Medical Center;

drug information services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance programs. The Department of Pharmaceutical Services is affiliated with the UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic department within the School of Pharmacy, which has primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the Pharm.

D. curriculum, clinical research, and public and clinical service.

• Minimum 3‑5 years of directly related experience.
• Must have graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy and possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm
  
  D) or equivalent degree as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy. For graduates in a non‑US country or jurisdiction, pharmacists must have earned a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy.
• Completed an ASHP Accredited Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program or equivalent practice experience.
• Must possess a current license in good standing to practice pharmacy in the State of California.
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