#94142 Investigation Drug Pharmacist - DESCRIPTION Serves as UCSD Antiviral Research Center's operational investigational pharmacist. Responsible for providing the required pharmaceutical services, as related to dispensing and record keeping of investigational medications of the UCSD Antiviral Research Center's clinical trials and studies. Communicate with patients on an "as needed" basis concerning complex investigational regimens and potential interactions and toxicities. Respond to questions regarding investigational drug and protocol procedures from medical, pharmacy, and nursing staff. Meet with research clinic staff to determine protocol requirements and pharmacy procedures.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of pharmacy as determined by the California Board of Pharmacy; graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy; completion of residency specialty training or two years of clinical experience as a licensed Pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy; and knowledges and abilities necessary for the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. - Extensive knowledge of current State and Federal pharmacy regulations. - Excellent verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to counsel patients and provide drug information to healthcare providers. - Demonstrated experience with investigational drug service.
• Ability to interact professionally with study monitors and regulatory auditors. - Ability to operate a hospital pharmacy computer system - UCSD preferred. - Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics and drug level monitoring. - Knowledge of current research. - Doctor of pharmacy degree or equivalent experience. - SPECIAL CONDITIONS - California Pharmacy license required.
• Must be willing to work with HIV/AIDS patients. - Occasional overtime may be necessary. - Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. - 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, and several outpatient clinics. UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest is a designated Level I Trauma Center and has the only Burn Center in the county. We invite you to join our dynamic team! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: