Clinical Pharmacist II - Hospital Patient Care

Scripps Health; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health in Encinitas is seeking a Pharmacist to join our hospital pharmacy team in a full-time role. You will support clinical services, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and participate in direct patient care to optimize therapy in a busy hospital setting.

Active California Pharmacist License and BLS/ACLS certifications are required or obtained soon after hire; additional certifications may be pursued within two years.

Qualifications

• Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree.
• Required Certification/Registration: California Pharmacist License; AHA BLS for the health care provider and ACLS certifications required prior to being trained to respond to codes; Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) or other nationally recognized certification required within 2 years' of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Round with the medical team and provide patient care interventions.
• Precepting students and/or residents as appropriate.
• 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.
• Demonstrating ability to perform competencies and perform activities as outlined in Pharmacist Authorities policy.

Education

BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree

Job description

Scripps Health in Encinitas is seeking a Pharmacist to join our hospital pharmacy team in a full-time role. You will support clinical services, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and participate in direct patient care to optimize therapy in a busy hospital setting.

Active California Pharmacist License and BLS/ACLS certifications are required or obtained soon after hire; additional certifications may be pursued within two years.