• Clinical Pharmacist I - Varied - Mercy Chula Vista

    Scripps Health (San Diego, CA)


    *This is a full time (60 hours per two week pay period) with 10-hour varied shifts located at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. 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 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?*

     

    The Pharmacy Department at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista prides themselves on the care delivered to their community. Our Pharmacists work closely and collaboratively with the health care team to ensure our patients receive excellent care during their hospital stay. They also work closely with patients, caregivers, and family to ensure their medication-related needs are met before discharge. The ideal candidate will have hospital experience with performing pharmacy consults, working on the floors with nurses and physicians, and educating 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 prescription authorities as approved by the medical staff.

    *Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:*

    * BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree

     

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    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

     

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    Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:*

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

    **Job:** **Pharmacy*

    **Organization:** **Scripps Mercy Chula Vista*

    **Title:** *Clinical Pharmacist I - Varied - Mercy Chula Vista*

    **Location:** *Southern San Diego County-CHULA VISTA-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA*

    **Requisition ID:** *252002942*