Pharmacist PD
Job Summary The LPPH Per Diem Pharmacist is responsible for enacting on a daily basis the departmental policies/procedures and goals/objectives that are consistent with those of the hospital organization, comply with the Langley Porter Medical Staff bylaws and various conditions of operational licensure under which Langley Porter functions. The Per Diem Pharmacist is also responsible for the procurement and distribution, and management of pharmaceutical services and drug control within Langley Porter Hospital during their scheduled time on-site. Other duties include participating in the hospital's overall quality assurance program, assuring the monitoring and evaluation of the quality and appropriateness of patient services provided by the department, teaching and communicating information on drug products to nursing and medical staff, provide clinical consultation with reference to drug usage, maintaining profiles on inpatient drug usage, and monitoring patients' medical and therapeutic conditions with regards to medication usage. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles) Please note: 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. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required Qualifications
- Demonstrates ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and thoroughly with little need for follow-up or corrections.
- Maintains current knowledge of brand & generic drugs, indications, common side effects, medical abbreviations and demonstrates excellent computer skills and good understanding of the computer systems. Demonstrates ability to type a minimum of 50wpm.
- Demonstrates ability to carry out calculations required for common dosage conversions employing metric, apothecary and household equivalents, record charges, tally workload statistics, reports, inventory data, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
- Meets work schedule commitment; excellent reliability and attendance. This includes being available a minimum of one 4 to 8 hour shift per month as well as Holidays and vacation coverage.
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications, diagnoses and common issues related to both.
- Knowledge of appropriate care based on the needs of specific individual, including age, race, medical conditions, etc. Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the specific individual, including age, for Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
- Proficiency with personal computer programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Prefer candidates with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work well with patients, pharmacists and other health care personnel.
- Properly prioritizes work and completes assigned tasks on time.
- Communicates effectively with other health care professionals and responds to inquiries by providing non-technical information or referring to the appropriate person. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Minimum 2 year experience and in a Hospital (Medical Center) Pharmacy and/or in a retail/community pharmacy, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Possession of legal requirements for the practice of pharmacy as determined by the California Board of Pharmacy; must possess a current license to practice pharmacy in the State of California and be in good standing with the California State Board of Pharmacy.
- Graduation from an accredited school of Pharmacy; and experience as a licensed pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities necessary for the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates with a PharmD degree and with experience in a psychiatric hospital setting, and/or have clinical clerkship experience in a psychiatric setting.
- Familiarity with electronic Health record systems, with clinical practice operations and clinical provider work flows in an academic medical center.
- Possess the ability to effectively troubleshoot problems effectively and to work in a fast pace environment and work under constant pressure; ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Knowledge of EPIC and Willow software systems.
- Experience with Automated Dispensing Systems, such as Pyxis
- Recent direct experience with mental health Patients.
License/Certification
- Registered Pharmacist license from the California State Board of Pharmacy with a PharmD degree.
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Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Code and Payroll Title 009249 PHARMACIST PD Bargaining Unit University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX) Location San Francisco, CA Shift Days, Weekends, Variable Additional Shift Details M-F, Weekends, Variable |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Jan 14, 2026