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UC Davis Health Informatics

Senior Clinical Pharmacist

UC Davis Health Informatics, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828

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Senior Clinical Pharmacist – UC Davis Health Informatics 4 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

Apply By Date 12/21/2025 by 11:59pm.

Department Overview UC Davis Health is a nationally recognized leader in the provision of high‑quality, patient‑centered care, based in the Greater Sacramento area of Northern California. UC Davis Health has a Comprehensive Cancer Center, internationally recognized MIND Institute, and a nationally ranked pediatric hospital. The acute care hospital has 646 beds and an ambulatory care service area spanning the Oregon border, Nevada, and down the Central Valley to Fresno, covering 65,000 square miles across 33 counties.

The Department of Pharmacy is a dynamic, integral, and critical part of patient care. As a department of more than 600 professional, technical, and administrative support personnel, we focus on providing patient‑centered medication management that optimizes outcomes through practice, education, research, and leadership across the continuum of care. We also have the largest pharmacy residency program in the country with 46 total residents in 13 different programs.

Minimum Qualifications

California Pharmacist License – eligible and possessing a valid license at the time of hire.

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited Council for Pharmacy Education certified school of pharmacy, or equivalent training.

Completion of Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) training at an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited program, or 3 years of relevant work experience.

Completion of PGY2 Oncology Residency, or equivalent experience (minimum of 3 years in a 50% oncology clinical pharmacist position).

Experience in working with and directing health care professionals.

Experience in working with, directing, and evaluating pharmacy residents and students.

Ability to communicate well and make independent decisions to resolve minor problems as they arise.

Ability to lead the work assigned to technicians and establish priorities of workflow.

Complete working knowledge of, and skill to apply, practices, principles and techniques of patient care related to area of expertise.

Written and oral communication skills to clearly and concisely provide information, explanations and instructions to, and to elicit information from others with varying levels of ability to understand, including individuals who are ill or distressed, or who may not speak English.

Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain a friendly, welcoming environment for clinic/department customers, to demonstrate an interested, understanding, compassionate manner, to maintain a courteous and calm demeanor, and to use a proactive approach to negotiate with and persuade others to take required action.

Ability to maintain composure, efficiency and a positive, customer‑service oriented manner during periods of peak workload, with frequent interruptions, under tight deadlines, and when interacting with challenging customers who may be ill, angry, or emotionally distressed.

Problem‑solving skills to independently recognize and define a problem, identify resources available to help solve the problem, create and implement viable solutions, and follow through to ensure the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties.

Decision‑making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to take action, and to recognize when it is appropriate to seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached.

Ability to exercise discretion to ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained, and a professional, respectful clinic/department environment exists at all times.

Comprehensive knowledge of hospital practice, chemotherapy and hazardous drugs compounding and control procedures.

Ability to review and assess appropriateness/safety of physician orders for complex chemotherapy regimens.

Ability to accurately perform pharmacy calculations.

Working knowledge of regulations and safety requirements for safe handling, preparation and administration of hazardous drugs.

Preferred Qualifications

Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP) or other relevant specialty (e.g., Pediatrics, BCPP).

Experience with EPIC BEACON or other CPOE format for chemotherapy orders.

Key Responsibilities

50% – Operational Excellence

40% – Clinical Services

10% – Research/Precepting

Position Information

Salary or Pay Range: $7,792.27 – $8,776 per month

Salary Frequency: Bi‑weekly

Annual Salary: $203,378.23 – $229,048.31

Salary Grade: 115

UC Job Title: PHARMACIST SR EX

UC Job Code: 007932

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Staff – Career

Percentage of Time: 100%

Shift: 8‑5

Location: Cancer Center Expansion (HSP020)

Union Representation: HX‑Healthcare Professionals

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Position is hybrid (mix of on‑site and remote work).

Benefits

High quality and low‑cost medical plans to choose from.

UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family.

Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave.

Paid holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Paid time off/vacation/sick time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities.

WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources.

On‑site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services.

Supplemental insurance, including additional life, short/long‑term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles.

Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.

Physical Demands

Standing – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.

Walking – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.

Sitting – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.

Lifting/Carrying 0–25 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.

Pushing/Pulling 0–25 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours.

Bending/Stooping – Occasional up to 3 hours.

Squatting/Kneeling – Occasional up to 3 hours.

Twisting – Occasional up to 3 hours.

Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) – Occasional up to 3 hours.

Reaching overhead – Occasional up to 3 hours.

Keyboard use/repetitive motion – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.

Environmental Demands

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes – Occasional up to 3 hours.

Loud noise levels – Occasional up to 3 hours.

Microwave/radiation – Occasional up to 3 hours.

Mental Demands

Sustained attention and concentration – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.

Complex problem solving/reasoning – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.

Ability to organize & prioritize – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.

Communication skills – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.

Numerical skills – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.

Constant interaction – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.

Customer/Patient contact – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.

Multiple concurrent tasks – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours.

Special Requirements

Criminal background check(s), drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment may be required.

Position involves direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high‑risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials.

Position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: Final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years indicating misconduct, any current or past administrative or disciplinary proceedings, or any appeal of a misconduct finding.

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Additional Information To view the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit:

Anti‑Discrimination Policy .

To learn more about our background check program, please visit:

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