Clinical Pharmacist II - Varied - Mercy San Diego
About The Position
This is a Full Time Benefited position with 4 - 10-hour varied shifts, including rotating weekends, at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. Night shift rotation is an essential function of this position. Schedule will be a minimum of 4 shifts per 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 and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. 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.
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.
Benefits
- $4,000 retention incentive
- $3,000 relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
