Controlled Substances Supervisor - 133235

UC San Diego Health Care is seeking an outstanding clinical pharmacist to join a highly successful Inpatient Pharmacy team to work as a Controlled Substance Supervisor. The pharmacist is responsible for patient care, clinical training, and quality initiatives, with special emphasis in controlled substance operations (audits and compliance) within the Department of Pharmacy The job will also integrate into the clinical, teaching, research, and distribution systems. Primary duties will include oversight of controlled substances practices and regulations and have direct supervision of other pharmacists and technicians. The clinical specialist will be the point of contact for day to day operations in this area as related to medication management. The pharmacist will provide feedback to staff to follow all pertinent regulations (e.g. Board of Pharmacy and DEA). The individual will be responsible for fielding questions related to this specialized area and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary care team. The specialist will also continue to maintain a clinical practice within the inpatient area.

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D); or equivalent training.

• Post graduate year 1 [PGY1] In Pharmacy Practice; or equivalent experience.

• Registered Pharmacist in the State of California.

• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.

• Experience and proven success in pharmaceutical theory and industry best practices in optimizing the use of medication to treat patients.

• Stays updated on pharmacy regulations and developments in research and design. Ability to apply principles to an acute care setting

• Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy and/or Board Certification in Specialty Practice (if available).
• Post graduate year 2 [PGY2] in area of specialty practice or equivalent experience in specialty area.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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