Pharmacist II - Varied - La Jolla
About The Position
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association. Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We're also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center. This is a full time position with 10-hour varied shifts at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Includes $4,000 retention incentive and $3,000 relocation assistance to eligible new hires. 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. Why join Scripps Health? 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. Why join this team? 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 Scripps Memorial La Jolla prides itself in its teamwork and proficiency. This position is ideal for the pharmacist with acute care experience.
Requirements
- BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree
- California Pharmacist License
- AHA BLS for the health care provider
- ACLS certifications required prior to being trained to respond to codes. Can be obtained after start.
- 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
- Providing pharmaceutical care according to standards established by Scripps Health Pharmacy, to assigned group of patients.
- 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.
- Working variable shifts, including evenings and weekends as staffing needs require.
- Demonstrating ability to perform competencies and perform activities as outlined in Pharmacist Authorities policy.
- 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.
- Precepting students and/or residents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
