This is a full time position with 10-hour night shifts, 7 days on followed by 7 days off, at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. Includes $4,000 retention incentive and $3,000 relocation assistance to eligible new hires. The Clinical Pharmacist I will work at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, serving central and downtown San Diego. With the longest tenured Level I Trauma Center in the county, the team at Mercy San Diego thrives in a fast-paced environment and prides itself in its efficiency and teamwork in providing comprehensive care.
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.
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.
Qualifications 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.
