Pharmacist II

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.

This is a Full-Time (80 hours every two week period) benefited position with varied 10-hour day shifts (anytime between 6:30am-5:45pm) Monday through Friday, floating primarily between the Encinitas, Oceanside and Rancho Bernardo locations.  

Includes $4,000 retention incentive and $3,000 relocation assistance to 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?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

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• #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2023
  
• #78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care
  
• #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
  
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
  
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
  

Why join this team?

Scripps Cancer Center offers advanced chemotherapy services throughout San Diego County, with locations in Hillcrest, Torrey Pines, Rancho Bernardo, Oceanside and Encinitas. The Clinical Pharmacist II will be supporting the Pharmacist Specialists and Advanced Practice Pharmacists who have advanced training in chemotherapy preparation and treatment. This position is ideal for a pharmacist experienced in oncology, looking to grow and work with the best in healthcare.

The general duties of the Clinical Pharmacist II will include:

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• Performs all non-oncology clinical pharmacy activities and supports the oncology clinical activities of the Clinical Oncology Specialists and Advanced Practice Pharmacist(s) where applicable. 
  
  
• Primarily decentralized based practice; demonstrates ability to perform competencies and perform activities as outlined in the Pharmacist Authorities policy where applicable.
  
  
• Participates in direct patient care with patient care teams where applicable.
  
  
• Precepts students, interns, and residents.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Provides pharmaceutical care according to standards established by Scripps Health Pharmacy, to assigned group of patients.
  
  
• Demonstrates ability to provide age-specific patient care as established for area and job title.
  
  

 The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

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• 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:

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• 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.
  

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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

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• BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree
  
• PGY2 oncology residency OR PGY1 residency with dedicated oncology experience
  
  
  

Required Certification/Registration:

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• California Pharmacist License
  
• AHA BLS for the health care provider.
  
• 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:

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• Experience in a health system pharmacy enterprise.
  
• Teaching certificate and/or experience precepting students and/or residents.
  

Scripps 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.