Pharmacist II - Varied - Encinitas Hospital
About The Position
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. At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated. 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. As part of the Scripps Health pharmacy team, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians provide a broad range of clinical services at our sites and work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other health care team members to deliver high-quality, efficient services to patients and staff. They enjoy a practice environment that offers state-of-the-art technology and innovative tools in a collaborative and supportive workplace. The team at Encinitas prides itself in its teamwork and proactive nature. The pharmacists play a critical role in partnering with physicians to provide quality service to patients.
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
- Hospital practice experience
- 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
- Eligible new hires may receive a $4,000 retention incentive
- up to $3,000 in relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
