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Pharmacist I/II Specialty Med Mgmt - Per Diem

The University of California, San Diego

Inpatient PharmacyPosted September 1, 2026Job ID: 141044

About this position

Position Description

The Specialty Medication Management (SMM) Per Diem Pharmacist is responsible for helping to maintain clinical pharmacy service coverage for current SMM team member extended leaves and other budgeted PTO coverage such as sick or vacation leave. The pharmacist may flex up to 40 hours/week depending on service demands and leave requests. When covering for other pharmacists, the SMM Per Diem Pharmacist will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and facilitating medication optimization for patients within that service. The areas of coverage may include but are not limited to Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Neurology, Allergy, Pulmonology, Endocrinology and Metabolism. The SMM Per Diem Pharmacist may also become involved in the development of new services or expansion of existing services within the organization, depending on needs. The SMM Per Diem Pharmacist will be responsible for provision and documentation of medications and medication-related services to patients according to the standards established by the UCSD Health Department of Pharmacy, as applicable. The pharmacist will serve as preceptor to pharmacy students and residents as assigned. The incumbent may also participate in Medical Center and Departmental committees and promote institution-wide medication use policy. Other activities may be 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.

Qualifications

Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical experience. Registered Pharmacist - issued by the state of California (RPH). Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience.