Advance Practice Pharmacist - Ambulatory Clinic - Mercy San Diego

This is a full-time position with day shifts, Monday through Friday, at our ambulatory clinics, primarily located at Scripps Mercy San Diego in Hillcrest. May rotate to other ambulatory clinic sites across the county.

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?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
• Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Ranked 78th in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.
• Ranked 95th in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023

Why join this team?

Located on the campus of Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services is a system-wide team of Advanced Practice Pharmacists. They provide top-of-license clinical management to our specialty patient populations, including Osteoporosis, Primary Care, HIV, Cardiology, Nephrology and Neurology. Understanding that the treatment of diseases extends beyond just medications, we focus on lifestyle and prevention counseling, in addition to the pharmacologic aspects of care. The aim is to get to know what is important to our patients, define a set of goals, and work together to achieve those goals and enhance a person's overall quality of life. Scripps Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services collaborate with physician specialists to assist with improving the long-term health and quality of life of our patients. The Advance Practice Pharmacist is key to providing care as it relates to patient medication needs.

The Advance Practice Pharmacist:

• Assumes clinical pharmacy leadership responsibilities for area of specialized care.
• Active in system clinical program planning.
• Provides direct patient care as a provider under the privileges and credentialing program of Scripps Health pharmacy department.
• Operates under a collaborative practice agreement in the area of specialization identified.
• Participates in evaluation and management of diseases and health conditions including: performs patient assessments; orders and interprets laboratory values; refers patients to other providers when indicated; initiates, adjusts, modifies or discontinues drug therapy within the scope of the collaborative practice agreement and area of specialization.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to provide optimal medication management for patients within defined practice area.
• Evaluates the clinical practice for patient care and monitors processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in research, publication and presentations at state and national organizations.
• Participates in the Peer Review process and oversees quality assurance in defined area of practice.
• Precepts residents and students when available
• This is a pharmacy leadership position functioning to advance practice within a designated scope of responsibility.

Qualifications
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree
• PGY1 and PGY2 residency in area of specialty or related specialty and 1 years' experience OR PGY1 residency and 3 years' experience in Clinical pharmacy practice (inpatient or ambulatory) in area of specialization or related specialty.
• Practice experience must include at least 1 year working under collaborative practice agreements or health system protocols.

Required Certification/Registration:

• California Pharmacist License
• AHA BLS for the health care provider
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) or other nationally accredited certification required within 2 years' of hire.
• Must be eligible to apply for the Advance Practice Pharmacist license within 1 year of hire and obtain license within 2 years of hire.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Experience in a multi-site health system pharmacy enterprise;
• Experience using Epic in an ambulatory area
• Teaching certificate and/or experience precepting students and/or residents