University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
The pharmacist is responsible for daily drug distribution, IV order processing, and providing therapeutic interventions and drug information to staff and patients. They also oversee pharmacy technicians, manage inventory, and participate in clinical activities such as monitoring drug therapy and responding to cardio-pulmonary emergencies.
UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Your Role on the Team
Pharmacists perform the day to day responsibilities of drug distribution, computer drug and IV order processing. Perform therapeutic intervention as needed, drug information and consultation to other professional staff and patients, the maintenance of patient profiles, attendance at cardio-pulmonary emergencies, drug therapy monitoring, and drug compounding. The Staff Pharmacist is also responsible for directing technicians, performing inventory control, and actively precepting pharmacy residents, students, technicians or interns as assigned by the supervisor. This position is a Direct Care Provider as defined in Pharmacy Policy. The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned if such duties reasonably relate to the position.
What It Takes to be Successful
Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of pharmacy as determined by the CA Board of Pharmacy One year of clinical experience as a licensed pharmacist or completion of PGY1 by time of hire Must have current knowledge of drug references, Joint Commission requirements, and other regulatory standards Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Current BLS or ACLS upon hire CA Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist licensure in good standing Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patient’s medical management plan
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Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Candidates must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a valid California Board of Pharmacy license. At least one year of clinical experience or completion of a PGY1 residency is required, along with current BLS or ACLS certification.
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.