Medical Librarian - Part Time - La Jolla

Scripps Health•La Jolla, CA

43d•$41 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Located on the Torrey Pines Mesa near I-5 and Genesee Avenue in La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital has served the greater San Diego community since 1977. We provide some of the region's best care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps Green Hospital is attached to Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. Together we offer dozens of medical and surgical services, including cancer care, orthopedic surgery and organ transplantation. This is part time with benefits 8-hour shift (working 40 hrs/pay period). Work days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday onsite in La Jolla. Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence. Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego. Why join Scripps Health? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: 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. Since 1977, Scripps Green Hospital has provided La Jolla and the greater San Diego area with top-notch medical care. Scripps Green Hospital is connected to Scripps Clinic, Torrey Pines, where Clinic patients can easily be admitted for medical care and observation. Organ transplantation, cardiothoracic and orthopedic surgery, as well as oncology care, are just a glimpse of the quality clinical and surgical services Scripps Green Hospital has to offer. This expansive La Jolla hospital is known for the first liver transplant program in San Diego as well as one of the first stem cell transplant facilities in the nation. The ideal candidate will be service-focused and committed to advancing their skills through formal training. Responsibilities include delivering timely, comprehensive literature searches, including systematic reviews, and providing other library services. The Medical Librarian will offer core reference assistance, develop expert search strategies, and proactively build relationships with clinicians, allied health professionals, researchers, residents, and fellows. This position contributes to the effective use of library resources to support clinical and research excellence.

Requirements

At least 1-year proficiency with searching Medline, and other healthcare-related bibliographic databases (such as Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, etc).
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited institution.
Strong interpersonal and customer
Intermediate to advanced proficiency on personal computers, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other web based resources and tools.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload.
Exceptional organization skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to understand and accurately carry out written and verbal instructions.
Ability to bend, lift, and push moderately heavy objects.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency on personal computers, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other web-based resources and tools.

Nice To Haves

Certified by the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) and/or Systematic Review Services Specialization (SRSS).
Experience with HTML and CSS, and using library-related tools, including Springshare LibGuides, Ebsco Full-Text Finder, SFX, DOCLINE, OCLC, EZproxy, etc.

Responsibilities

Literature Searches and Systematic Reviews: Conduct comprehensive literature searches and work with systematic reviews to support clinical and research needs.
Reference Assistance: Provide expert reference assistance and develop advanced search strategies.
Relationship Building: Foster and sustain relationships with clinicians, allied health professionals, researchers, and learners. May require participation on committees.
Orientations and Consultations: Provide both in-person and virtual orientations and consultations, educating patrons on effectively using library tools.
Educational Outreach: Prepare and present in-services and outreach programs on various resources, including internet searching and evidence-based practice.
Marketing and Promotion: Proactively market and promote library services through presentations, and email communication.
Training and Instruction: Design and teach evidence-based practice for library customers and provide training to residents, fellows, and other learners.
Collection Development and Special Projects: Participate in collection development, copy cataloging, and special projects as needed.
Technical Troubleshooting and Operations: Assist with technical troubleshooting and day-to-day library operations.
Innovation and Professional Development: Engage in innovative activities within the Scripps Health library system and stay current with new developments in the medical library profession by participating on local, regional, and/or national library association.