Per Diem Pharmacist in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 37028466
Category Healthcare
Organization Health Wellbeing and Safety
Department Student Health Services
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $178,754 - $178,754
Date Posted May 19, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Part time
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The Per Diem Pharmacist is responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of medications in compliance with federal and California pharmacy laws and regulations. The core focus of this position is on clinical responsibilities, including the review and interpretation of prescription orders, medication dispensing, patient counseling, and overall patient care. The pharmacist actively contributes to maintaining efficient pharmacy workflow, supervising pharmacy technicians and assistants. The Pharmacist also supports the pharmacy’s commitment to high-quality clinical care by providing medication education and consultation, assisting with inventory oversight, maintaining accurate pharmacy records, and participating in operational and quality improvement initiatives that enhance pharmacy services for the student population.This is a per diem position. The salary range for the Per Diem Pharmacist is $85.61 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with Doctor of Pharmacy degree (pharmD). | Required |
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctorate of Pharmacy | Preferred |
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must have current unrestricted License for Registered Pharmacist issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy. | Required |
| California Pharmacist License | Required |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| BLS | Required |
| Knowledge of federal and California pharmacy laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice. |
| Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to medication safety and patient care. |
| Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, providers, and healthcare staff. |
| Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment and contribute to a team-based approach to patient care. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview