Lead Pharmacist - Outpatient Pharmacy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UCSF as a Lead Pharmacist – Outpatient Pharmacy in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will be based primarily in the inpatient pharmacy setting managing specific patient population, supporting pharmacist scope of practice, and ensuring patient care excellence and safety.

Lead Pharmacist is involved in all aspects of the medication use process at all pharmacy locations within.

Lead Pharmacist performs a wide range of pharmaceutical care functions to assure that drugs prescribed fo.

Lead Pharmacist will be part of an interprofessional team consisting of physicians, advanced practice pro.

Benefits & Compensation

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UCSF in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyMedication therapy managementDrug informationPatient educationMedication safetyInterprofessional collaborationPharmacy operationsBasic life supportClinical servicesTherapeutic planning

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, a current California pharmacist license, and BLS certification. A minimum of 3-5 years of related experience and completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency are required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Pharmacist - Outpatient Pharmacy at UCSF a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at UCSF is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical pharmacy, Medication therapy management, Drug information, Patient education, Medication safety, Interprofessional collaboration, Pharmacy operations, Basic life support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The Lead Pharmacist manages the medication use process, performs pharmaceutical care functions, and ensures patient safety across UCSF pharmacy locations. They also support day-to-day operations, administrative tasks, and collaborate with interprofessional teams to optimize therapeutic plans.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan, Pension. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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