Acute Care Clinical Pharmacy Manager

This position serves as the Pharmacy Manager responsible for leading comprehensive clinical pharmacy services across Acute Care and Transitions of Care. The Manager is accountable for service-line performance, clinical and operational quality, regulatory readiness, medication-use safety, financial stewardship, workforce planning, and staff development. Working closely with the Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer of Inpatient Pharmacy Services, the Assistant Chief Pharmacy Officer of Inpatient Clinical Services, and other Pharmacy Leadership, the Manager identifies improvement opportunities, implements sustainable solutions, advances clinical pharmacy practice, and promotes operational effectiveness and efficiency. The Manager ensures clinical pharmacy services comply with state and federal regulations, Joint Commission standards, professional practice standards, University and department policies, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. The Manager serves as hiring manager and direct supervisor for clinical pharmacists, technician supervisors, and assigned pharmacy personnel within the Acute Care and Transitions of Care pharmacy teams. The Manager also partners with interdisciplinary leaders, Patient Care Services, medical staff, and other departments to support safe medication management, optimize transitions of care, improve patient outcomes, and align pharmacy services with organizational priorities. #CA-DS

Apply By Date 11/1/2026 at 11:59pm PST

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

• California Pharmacist License. Out-of-state Pharmacists eligible to apply. If licensed out-of-state at the time of hire, must obtain and provide a California Pharmacist licensure within six (6) months of the hire date.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from an accredited college or university, or equivalent training
• Completion of a Post Graduate Year Two (PGY2) Residency in Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership, internal medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, cardiology, geriatrics, ambulatory care, transitions of care, pharmacotherapy or related pharmacy residency program, or five (5) years of progressively responsible health-system pharmacy experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Two (2) years of leadership, supervisory, management, or programmatic responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to lead people, teams, projects, or practice initiatives through influence, collaboration, accountability, effective communication, and follow-through
• Knowledge of Board of Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory requirements impacting hospital pharmacy operations
• Knowledge of pharmacy practice standards, medication use safety principles, formulary management, and transitions of care workflows
• Ability to support staff development, performance feedback, conflict resolution, change management, and effective team-based communication in a dynamic health-system environment
• Ability to lead operational, clinical, quality improvement, informatics, transitions-of-care, formulary, and medication safety projects using sound project management methods, data-informed decision-making, and effective follow-through
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage frontline staff, pharmacy leadership, interdisciplinary partners, physicians, nurses, case management, discharge planning teams, outpatient pharmacy partners, and other stakeholders
• Ability to analyze operational and clinical performance data and implement process improvement
• Knowledge of electronic health record, computerized provider order entry, clinical decision support, medication reconciliation, discharge medication workflows, and pharmacy informatics processes sufficient to support safe and efficient medication management

Preferred Qualifications

• Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification or equivalent relevant certification aligned with acute care, transitions of care, ambulatory care, geriatrics, pharmacotherapy, critical care, infectious diseases, cardiology, emergency medicine, or health-system pharmacy practice, such as BCPS, BCGP, BCACP, BCCCP, BCIDP, or another applicable specialty certification
• Lean, Six Sigma, project management, change management, quality improvement, patient safety, informatics, leadership development, or health-system performance improvement certification or training that supports service-line leadership, workflow redesign, and sustainable practice advancement
• Master's degree, such as Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Public Health (MPH), or equivalent advanced education in pharmacy administration, health-system leadership, clinical practice, patient safety, quality improvement, informatics, public health, or organizational management
• Experience with transitions of care programs, medication-use evaluations, formulary management, medication safety initiatives, or regulatory readiness activities
• Experience managing clinical pharmacy services within an academic medical center or large, complex integrated health system environment
• Experience mentoring, precepting, coaching, or developing pharmacists, residents, students, technicians, supervisors, or interdisciplinary team members through structured feedback, competency development, professional development planning, and performance improvement support
• Experience with Epic Willow, or comparable pharmacy information systems
• Experience using pharmacy analytics, dashboards, quality metrics, medication safety reports, incident reports, productivity data, staffing or workload trends, automation, medication safety technology, clinical decision support tools, workflow assessments, or regulatory readiness findings to identify risk, prioritize opportunities, recommend solutions, and monitor outcomes
• Demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives involving quality improvement, workflow redesign, operational efficiency, or program development

Key Responsibilities

• 45% - Manage Operational Aspects of Acute Care Clinical Pharmacy Services
• 30% - Management of Pharmacy Staff
• 20% - Administrative Activities
• 5% - Pharmacist Operations

Department Overview

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.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $14,108.33 - $28,525.00
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 29
• UC Job Title: PHARMACY MGR 1
• UC Job Code: 006621
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): Full Time, 8 hour
• Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• 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 employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• 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 - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 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

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - 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 - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks