UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 09/16/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. Position description have been updated as of 09/17/26. The Medication Safety and Delivery Pharmacist position will be responsible for the following:
- Build and maintain medication delivery pump libraries
- Work with the department Medication Safety Pharmacists on Medication Error Reduction Plan (MERP) initiatives
- Attend and participate in monthly Safe Medication Practices (SMP) sub-committee meetings
- Attend and participate in MERP subcommittee meetings when pump expertise needed
- Attend and participate in committee, pharmacy, and/or nurse staff meetings to provide pump education or when expertise needed
- Facilitate review and solution generation for infusion/medication pump related iReports
- Facilitate review and solution generation for quality metrics related to medication pumps/medication administration
Additional roles may include but are not limited to:
- Interpret, update, and manage pharmacy department and health system policies as related to medication safety delivery
- Directly observes and analyses the medication use process
- Precept pharmacy students, PGY1 pharmacy residents, and PGY2 pharmacy residents
The Medication Safety and Delivery Pharmacist will spend 40% of their time in medication use/operational activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical experience. Registered Pharmacist - issued by the state of California (RPH). Five (5) years of clinical pharmacist experience (not including residency). Demonstrated ability to lead committees, workgroups, projects, or interdisciplinary teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong knowledge and experience in medication use processes, including experience with medication infusion administration. Documented record of improvement in and contributions to the respective area of specialty practice through CQI projects, participation in nursing in-services, protocol development, etc. Ongoing appointments to appropriate drug policy and other committees of the organization. A sustained record of contributing to the total body of knowledge in the specialty area of pharmacy practice annually through (1) research, (2) publications in professional journals, and/or (3) presentations at professional meetings. Serving regularly as a reviewer of contributed papers or manuscripts submitted for publication on topics related to the specialty practice. Postgraduate residency training highly desired (PGY1 experience or equivalent clinical experience), PGY2 highly preferred. Clinical pharmacist experience in the inpatient setting highly desired. Medication-use evaluation experience. Demonstrated a commitment to teaching (e.g. through preceptorship, education of medical center staff through clinical forums, grand rounds, etc.) Proven leadership in advancing the profession of pharmacy through active service in professional organizations at the local, state, and national levels.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $216,296 - $268,788 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $103.59 - $128.73 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). |
UC San Diego
$216,296 - $268,788
Sep 16, 2026