Job Description

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.

Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. Were also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.

This is a full time position with 10-hour varied shifts at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Includes $4,000 retention incentive and $3,000 relocation assistance to eligible new hires.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. 

Why join Scripps Health? 

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time.  A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.  

Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

Ranked 78th in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.

Ranked 95th in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023

Why join this team?

As part of the Scripps Health pharmacy team, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians provide a broad range of clinical services at our sites and work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other health care team members to deliver high-quality, efficient services to patients and staff. They enjoy a practice environment that offers state-of-the-art technology and innovative tools in a collaborative and supportive workplace. The team at Scripps Memorial La Jolla prides itself in its teamwork and proficiency. This position is ideal for the pharmacist with acute care experience with a specific interest in Medicine and/or Oncology.

As the Clinical Pharmacist II your duties will include:

• Providing pharmaceutical care according to standards established by Scripps Health Pharmacy, to assigned group of patients.
• Reviewing and evaluates individual drug orders for appropriateness, safety, and cost. Documenting the care provided to patients.
• Supervising the drug distribution operation: responsible for assuring safe and effective alternatives as appropriate.
• Routinely communicating with physicians, nurses and patients regarding drug therapy.
• Contributing to the accomplishment of initiatives to improve the cost-effectiveness of drug therapy.
• Demonstrating ability to provide age-specific patient care as established for area and job title.
• Working variable shifts, including evenings and weekends as staffing needs require.
• Demonstrating ability to perform competencies and perform activities as outlined in Pharmacist Authorities policy.
• Primarily clinical based practice demonstrates ability to perform competencies and prescriptive authorities as approved by the medical staff.
• Participating in direct patient care with patient care teams.
• Performing all clinical pharmacy activities and oversees clinical activities of clinical pharmacists in training.
• Precepting students and/or residents.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
• Candidates with less than 1 year of experience

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the followingcriteria must be met:

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offerletter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis andmay result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically notedin your offer letter.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree

Required Certification/Registration:

• California Pharmacist License
• AHA BLS for the health care provider
• ACLS certifications required prior to being trained to respond to codes. Can be obtained after start.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) or other nationally recognized certification required within 2 years' of hire.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Experience in a multi-site health system pharmacy enterprise
• Teaching certificate and/or experience precepting students and/or residents
• PGY1 residency or 3 years' experience in relevant practice area preferred.
• Medicine/Oncology Experience

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $77.50-$96.90/hour

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