Clinical Pharmacist II - Up to $12k New Hire Incentive

Company: Scripps Health
Location: San Diego
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to work.You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential. -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 Clinical Pharmacist II will work at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, serving central and downtown San Diego. With a Level I Trauma Center,STEMI receiving center, Certified Stroke Center, the team at Mercy San Diego thrives in a fast-paced environment and prides itself in its efficiency and teamwork.Responsibilities include:

• Provides pharmaceutical care according to standards established by Scripps Health Pharmacy, to assigned group of patients.
• Participates in medical Rounds with internal medicine teams along with multidisciplinary huddles on the floor
• Reviews and evaluates individual drug orders for appropriateness, safety, and cost.
• Documents the care provided to patients.
• Supervises the drug distribution operation: responsible for assuring safe and effective alternatives as appropriate.
• Routinely communicates with physicians, nurses and patients regarding drug therapy.
• Contributes to the accomplishment of initiatives to improve the cost-effectiveness of drug therapy.
• Demonstrates ability to provide age-specific patient care as established for area and job title.
• Primarily clinical based practice; demonstrates ability to perform competencies and prescriptive authorities as approved by the medical staff.
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• Performs all clinical pharmacy activities and oversees clinical activities of clinical pharmacists in training.
• Precepts students during the IPPE and APPE rotations and pharmacy -residents. -This is a full-time position with varied shifts (primarily days and evenings with occasional nights), at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in Hillcrest. -Includes $9,000 retention incentive and $3,000 relocation assistance to eligible new hires. -This position is on our Medical/ Surgical satellite.The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:
  • Internal candidates
  • Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years agoIn 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
      • PGY1 residency or 3 years' experience in relevant area of clinical pharmacy practice. Required Certification/Registration:
      • California Pharmacist License
      • AHA 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 enterprise
      • Teaching certificate
      • Experience precepting students and/or residents.
      • Experience with surgical patientsScripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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