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The E.W. Scripps Company

Clinical Pharmacist II - Varied - La Jolla - Bonus Eligible

The E.W. Scripps Company, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


This is a full time position with 10-hour varied shifts, including every other weekend, 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?

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?

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.

As the Clinical Pharmacist II your duties will include:

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.The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

Internal candidatesRehires that left Scripps less than 3 years agoCandidates with less than 1 year of experienceIn order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)Must remain in original department/specialtyMust remain in original Job TitleTransfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

QualificationsRequired Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. DegreePGY1 residency or 3 years' experience in relevant area of clinical pharmacy practice.Required Certification/Registration:

California Pharmacist LicenseAHA 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.Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

Experience in a health system pharmacy enterpriseTeaching certificate and/or experience precepting students and/or residents.