Pharmacist I - Varied - Encinitas

This is a full time (60 hours per two week pay period), benefited position with 10-hour varied shift at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Includes $4,000 retention incentive and $3,000 relocation assistance for 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, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities.

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• We treat one-quarter of the approximately 3.3 million people who live in San Diego County.
• Our cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and other specialties have been nationally recognized.

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 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Primarily operation focused centrally based; participates in direct patient care as clinical competencies are approved and on approved shifts.
• Documents the care provided to patients.
• Supervises the drug distribution operation: responsible for assuring safe and effective alternatives as appropriate.
• Contributes to the accomplishment of initiatives to improve the cost-effectiveness of drug therapy.
• Routinely communicates with physicians, nurses, and patients regarding drug therapy.
• Demonstrates ability to provide age-specific patient care as established for area and job title.
• Demonstrates ability to perform competencies and perform activities as outlined in the Pharmacist Authorities policy.
• Provides pharmaceutical care according to standards established by Scripps Health Pharmacy, to assigned group of patients.
• Reviews and evaluates individual drug orders for appropriateness, safety, and cost.
• Precepts students and residents as assigned.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
• Candidates with less than 1 year of experience

In 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/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers 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.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree

Required Certification/Registration:

• California Pharmacist License
• AHA BLS
• ACLS certification required prior to being trained to respond to codes, can be obtained within 6 months of hire

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• PGY1 residency or 3 years' experience in relevant practice area.