Clinical Pharmacist II - Varied - Per Diem - Mercy San Diego

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a casual/per diem, non-benefited position with 10-hour varied shifts, including rotating weekends, at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. The schedule will be a minimum of 4 shifts per 4-week schedule, plus 1 major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day or New Years Day). This position is not required to float to other locations. Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers to provide patient-centered healthcare. Scripps Health is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025, consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Becker’s Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care. The organization offers transitional and professional development programs to foster a learning environment. Its specialties are nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. Pharmacy practice at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is advanced, featuring significant pharmacist practice authorities and exceptional pharmacy-provider working relationships. As a teaching hospital, Mercy San Diego invests in the future of pharmacy by hosting students and residents annually. The Clinical Pharmacist II will work at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, serving central and downtown San Diego, within the longest tenured Level I Trauma Center in the county, thriving in a fast-paced environment with a focus on efficiency and teamwork in providing comprehensive care.

Requirements

BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.