Staff Pharmacist 1 (7962C) University Health Services #87937

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Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley's University Health Services (UHS) is a comprehensive college health service providing fully accredited, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty, and staff. UHS provides on-campus medical care and coordinates supplemental needs for off-campus care through a network of community specialists and hospitals. UHS manages the student health insurance and workers' compensation insurance programs.

Approximately 65,000 visits occur annually including Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Health and Specialty Clinics. Services are designed to minimize the impact of illness, emotional distress and injury on studies and work. Coupled with health promotion and public health programs, UHS reaches all segments of the Berkeley campus community. Learn more about UHS by visiting https://uhs.berkeley.edu/about.

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Pharmacy Director, the Staff Pharmacist is responsible for provision and documentation of pharmacy-related services to patients according to standards established by UC Berkeley's University Health Services Pharmacy, including order verification, prescribing under a pharmacist-directed protocol, counseling in accordance with California Board of Pharmacy standards and other duties as designated.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision; a person who is open to new ideas; and a creative and flexible individual who is comfortable working in a large, complex organization. They will possess strong professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, independence and accountability. They will have good conflict resolution skills, excellent customer service, and comfortability interacting with the many diverse student populations within UC Berkeley, including people of color, immigrants, persons of different abilities, sexual and gender diversity, etc.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 8/17/2026. This job will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders and identifies, prevents and resolves potential or actual drug related problems.
• Checks for accuracy all medications/prescriptions prepared by the technical staff prior to dispensing the medication to the patient and makes appropriate corrections when required.
• Communicates with patients regarding prescribed therapies to promote patient outcomes in accordance with California Board of Pharmacy standards.
• Prescribes, delegates, and coordinates pharmaceutical care based on the patient's diagnosis, age, dietary, and physiological and psychological needs.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy pharmacy environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
• Provides appropriate recommendations regarding new or existing medications, to ensure optimal patient care at the lowest cost to both the patient and healthcare system.
• Provide drug information to other healthcare professionals.
• Additional projects and activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• PharmD or a B.S. in Pharmacy

Licenses/Certification

• Registered Pharmacist - State of California

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of electronic / medical records systems.
• Ability to treat all others (fellow pharmacy staff, patients, nurses, providers, support personnel, etc.) with the utmost professionalism and respect.
• Critical thinker with advanced analytical abilities to identify and solve complex problems.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to effectively work within a collaborative team-focused environment.
• Ability to learn and apply company policies consistently, seeking out guidance when necessary, is required.
• Active/Good Standing Pharmacist license in California
• Working knowledge of federal and state-specific controlled substance and pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations
• Strong ability to listen actively, consider all points of view with an open mind, soliciting and incorporating ideas when appropriate.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required within 90 days

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-Administered Hormonal Contraception Pharmacist Protocol
• Pharmacist Furnished Naloxone Protocol

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

• The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is Step 2 ($163,949.24) - Step 7 ($180,958.30).
• This is a 80%, full-time (32 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Health Care Professionals Unit (HX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/hx/index.html.
• Your employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a credentialing clearance (if applicable), background clearance and medical clearance according to University Health Service policies.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

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.

• As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace