• Pharmacist I - Varied - Encinitas

    Scripps Health (San Diego, CA)


    *This is a full time, 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 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 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

     

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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 Encinitas Hospital*

    **Title:** *Pharmacist I - Varied - Encinitas*

    **Location:** *Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS*

    **Requisition ID:** *252003252*