Pharmacist II - Med/Surg - Varied - Mercy San Diego

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist II to join their dynamic team at a leading hospital. This full-time role offers the opportunity to engage in direct patient care and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal drug therapy. With a commitment to education and professional development, the organization fosters a supportive environment for career growth. You'll be part of a team that values efficiency and teamwork in providing comprehensive care, making a significant impact on the lives of patients in the community. This position comes with competitive pay and generous relocation assistance, making it an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Retention Incentive

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Programs

Health Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Required: California Pharmacist License and BLS/ACLS certifications.
• Preferred: Experience in multi-site health systems and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Participate in direct patient care and manage drug therapy.
• Supervise clinical pharmacists in training and review drug orders.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Patient Care

Pharmacy Management

Drug Therapy

Team Collaboration

Education

BS Pharmacy

Pharm.D. Degree

Tools

Pharmacy Software

Job description

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Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).

This is a full time position with 10-hour varied shifts, including rotating weekends, at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. This position is not required to float to other locations. 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:

• 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 2024 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?

Pharmacy practice at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is the most advanced in the county, boasting significant pharmacist practice authorities and exceptional pharmacy-provider working relationships. As a teaching hospital, Mercy San Diego values the investment in the future of pharmacy, hosting pharmacy students and residents every year.

The Clinical Pharmacist II will work at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, serving central and downtown San Diego. With the longest tenured Level I Trauma Center in the county, the team at Mercy San Diego thrives in a fast-paced environment and prides itself in its efficiency and teamwork in providing comprehensive care.

As The Clinical Pharmacist II Your Duties Will Include

• 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

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.
  
  

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.
  
  

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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