Clinical Pharmacist II - Varied - La Jolla Hospital

Scripps Health • San Diego, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, benefitted position at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, working varied 10-hour shifts. The schedule includes required weekends, evenings, and participation in an overnight shift backfill rotation. The position includes a $4,000 retention incentive and $3,000 relocation assistance for eligible new hires.

The Clinical Pharmacist II provides pharmaceutical care to an assigned group of patients according to Scripps Health Pharmacy standards. The role is primarily clinical and involves working directly with patient care teams, communicating about drug therapy, supervising drug distribution, and contributing to initiatives that improve the cost-effectiveness of therapy. The pharmacist also performs clinical activities and oversees clinical activities of pharmacists in training, and precepts students and/or residents.

The Scripps Health pharmacy team collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to deliver high-quality, efficient services. The practice environment is described as collaborative and supportive, with state-of-the-art technology and innovative tools. This position is described as ideal for a pharmacist with acute care experience.

Requirements

• BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree.
• California Pharmacist License.
• AHA BLS for the healthcare provider.
• ACLS certification is required before being trained to respond to codes; it can be obtained after starting.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) or other nationally recognized certification required within two 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 three years of experience in a relevant practice area.
• Experience working on projects and initiatives within a pharmacy department.
• Acute care experience is identified as ideal for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to an assigned group of patients according to standards established by Scripps Health Pharmacy.
• Review and evaluate individual drug orders for appropriateness, safety, and cost, and document care provided to patients.
• Supervise the drug distribution operation and ensure safe and effective alternatives as appropriate.
• Communicate routinely with physicians, nurses, and patients regarding drug therapy.
• Contribute to initiatives to improve the cost-effectiveness of drug therapy.
• Provide age-specific patient care as established for the area and job title.
• Work variable shifts, including evenings and weekends as staffing needs require, and participate in an overnight shift backfill rotation.
• Perform competencies and activities outlined in the Pharmacist Authorities policy.
• In a primarily clinical practice, perform competencies and prescriptive authorities approved by the medical staff.
• Participate in direct patient care with patient care teams.
• Perform clinical pharmacy activities and oversee clinical activities of clinical pharmacists in training.
• Precept students and/or residents.

Benefits

• Benefitted position.
• $4,000 retention incentive for eligible new hires, subject to stated eligibility and retention criteria.
• $3,000 relocation assistance for eligible new hires.
• Transitional and professional development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level