Pharmacist-in-Charge (Pharmacist II)
California State UniversityOur Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000
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students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
Job/Department Summary:
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of the WellCat Health Center (WCHC), the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) is responsible for the overall operation, administration, and regulatory compliance of the WCHC pharmacy. The incumbent performs the full range of licensed pharmacist duties while serving as the designated Pharmacist-in-Charge as required by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
The Pharmacist II provides leadership for pharmacy operations including regulatory compliance, medication safety, quality assurance, inventory management, formulary development, pharmacy budgeting, purchasing, policy development, accreditation activities, and workflow coordination. The incumbent provides lead work direction to licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student assistants, and other support personnel while collaborating closely with medical providers and campus partners to deliver high-quality, patient-centered pharmaceutical care.
The position supports the mission of the WellCat Health Center by promoting safe, equitable, evidence-based healthcare services that enhance student success and well-being.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) college of pharmacy program or other program recognized.
Required education and training to be a registered Pharmacist by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
Equivalent to one year of experience as a licensed pharmacist working independently.
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Additional three to five years of experience working as a licensed pharmacist with progress operations and administrative responsibilities, that demonstrates sufficient experience to demonstrate to oversee the operations of a larger more complex pharmacy, serve as the Pharmacist-in-Charge, and provide work direction to other licensed pharmacists.
LICENSE:
Possess and maintain Pharmacist license as defined and required by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
PREFERENCES: Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
• Experience in a Student or University Health Setting.
• Experience administering immunizations and furnishing medications consistent with California pharmacist scope of practice.
• Experience with accreditation, quality improvement, or pharmacy policy development.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and maintaining current best practices in pharmacy practice.
Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and maintaining current best practices in pharmacy practice.
Time Base: Full-time
Pay Plan: 12/12
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Salary Information: $120,564 (Step 1) per year - $175,632 (Step 20) per year.
Additional Information:
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