Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist, Multi-Specialty Float

Pharmacists are integral members of the health care team at UC Davis Health. They share responsibility for comprehensive medication management, distribution of medications to inpatients and ambulatory patients, teaching of pharmacy students, residents and staff, clinical research, and participation in Department and Hospital Committees, taskforces and key initiatives related to pharmaceutical care. Assists in the oversight and development of treatment guidelines and formulary management, stewardship of high-cost drug therapy, and strategic planning. This position works in the Ambulatory Clinics and Specialty Pharmacy Hub to provide services to patients and assist patients in getting their medications.

Requisition ID: #CA-DS | Apply by: 8/28/2026 at 11:59pm PST

Responsibilities

• Monitor drug therapy to achieve desired outcomes and avoid drug toxicity.
• Provide dosing of medication based on patient demographics, available treatment guidelines, and response.
• Work as an integral part of the patient care team and assist physicians and nurses in providing drug therapy.
• 90% - Pharmacist, Ambulatory Clinical Services.
• 10% - Fosters academic excellence.

Requirements

• California Pharmacist License eligible and possess a valid license at the time of hire.
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR at the time of hire.
• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent training.
• Completion of a Post Graduate Year One (PGY-1) Pharmacy Practice residency, or 3 years of relevant pharmacist experience.
• Experience with navigating third-party reimbursement programs.
• Experience precepting and evaluating residents and students.
• Thorough understanding and competency with aseptic technique and safe handling of hazardous medications.
• Computer skills that facilitate clinical patient data medication order entry and other basic clinical software programs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and educate patients about their medication therapy.
• Written and oral communication skills to clearly and concisely provide information, explanations, and instructions to individuals with varying levels of understanding, including those who are ill, distressed, or may not speak English.
• Knowledge of current ambulatory care guidelines (e.g., NCEP, JNC, ADA).
• Demonstrated ability to identify medication-related problems in patients, communicate them to a patient's physician, and offer recommendations.
• Complete working knowledge of, and skill to apply, practices, principles, and techniques of patient care related to area of expertise.
• Decision-making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to take action and recognize when to seek assistance from others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) or Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) Certification.
• Completion of a Post Graduate Year Two (PGY-2) residency, or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Problem-solving skills to independently recognize and define a problem, identify resources, create and implement viable solutions, and ensure resolution to the satisfaction of all parties.
• Ability to lead the work of technicians and establish priorities of workflow.

About the Department

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 UC Davis acute care hospital has 646 beds and an ambulatory care service area spanning north to the Oregon border, east to Nevada, and down the Central Valley to Fresno, California, covering 65,000 square miles across 33 counties.

The Department of Pharmacy is a dynamic, integral, and critical part of patient care provided by UC Davis Health. As a department of greater 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 through the continuum of care. We also have the largest pharmacy residency program in the country with 46 total residents in 13 different programs.

The Department of Pharmacy offers comprehensive pharmaceutical services (unit dose, IV admixtures, clinical services, infusion pumps, and teaching) throughout the health system complex 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The pharmacy services encompass inpatient pharmacy services as well as an expansive footprint in the ambulatory care space where we have clinical pharmacists embedded within our clinics and specialty care locations. Our operational teams support the health system enterprise with three inpatient pharmacies, five outpatient pharmacies, two infusion pharmacies, a home infusion service line, and the full complement of pharmacy purchasing, stores, and distribution.

Pay

Salary Range: $93.91 - $105.78 per hour

Schedule

• Full-Time, 8 hours.
• Shift may include day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts, as well as assignments across multiple clinic and hospital locations.

Benefits

• High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs.
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance, and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees.
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources.
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of life.
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services.
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent, 3 to 6 hours.
• Walking - Frequent, 3 to 6 hours.
• Sitting - Frequent, 3 to 6 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

• Loud noise levels - 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.