Pharmacist I - Varied - Float Pool

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention incentive

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Scripps Health in San Diego County seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to join the System-wide Resource Services float team. The role offers full-time, variable shifts and coverage across hospital sites to support patient care.

A BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., California Pharmacist License, and ACLS/BLS are required; PGY1 or 3 years of experience preferred. Retention incentives and relocation assistance are available for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree required.
• California Pharmacist License required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required prior to training to respond to codes.

Responsibilities

• Operate centrally with direct patient care as clinical competencies are approved on shifts.
• Document care provided to patients.
• Supervise drug distribution and ensure safe alternatives.
• Routinely communicate with physicians, nurses and patients about drug therapy.
• Contribute to initiatives to improve cost-effectiveness of drug therapy.
• Provide age-appropriate patient care as assigned.
• Work variable shifts including weekends, evenings, and nights as needed.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient care

Education

BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree

Job description

Description

This is a full time position with variable shifts. This position will float between sites.

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?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

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• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why join this team?

Our Scripps System-wide Resource Services (SSRS) department supports the entire Scripps Health system. As a member of the float team, you can fill vital roles on assignments throughout the system to provide critical coverage (inpatient and ambulatory) for employee's leave of absences, sick calls, and peak service demands while gaining experience in a variety of environments. Join our Scripps SSRS team as a Clinical Pharmacist with the opportunity to learn from resources across all of our sites. To be successful, the Clinical Pharmacist will be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and will be knowledgeable with inpatient care.

Responsibilities include:

• Primarily operation focused centrally based; participates in direct patient care as clinical competencies are approved and on approved shifts.
• Documents the care provided to patients.
• Supervises the drug distribution operation: responsible for assuring safe and effective alternatives as appropriate.
• Routinely communicates with physicians, nurses and patients regarding drug therapy.
• Contributes to the accomplishment of initiatives to improve the cost-effectiveness of drug therapy.
• Demonstrates ability to provide age-specific patient care as established for area and job title.
• Demonstrates ability to perform competencies and perform activities as outlined in Pharmacist Authorities policy.
• Works variable shifts, including weekends, evenings, and overnights as staffing needs require. Please note that being able to work the night shift is a fundamental duty and an essential function of many of the clinical pharmacy positions.

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 following criteria must be met:

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
• 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 and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

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.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• PGY1 residency or 3 years' experience in relevant practice area.

Job

Pharmacy

Primary Location

Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-HOSPITAL CENTRALIZED SERVICES

Work Locations

HOSPITAL CENTRALIZED SERVICES 10790 RANCHO BERNARDO RD SAN DIEGO 92127

Organization

Scripps Health Corp

Minimum Rate (USD)

77.50

Maximum Rate (USD)

99.20

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.