Clinical Pharmacist II - Varied - Per Diem - Mercy San Diego

Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).

This is a casual/per diem, non-benefited position with 10-hour varied shifts, including rotating weekends, at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. Schedule will be a minimum of 4 shifts per 4-week schedule, plus 1 major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day or New Years Day). This position is not required to float to other locations.

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.
• Becker’s 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?

Pharmacy practice at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is the most advanced in the county, boasting significant pharmacist practice authorities and exceptional pharmacy-provider working relationships. As a teaching hospital, Mercy San Diego values the investment in the future of pharmacy, hosting pharmacy students and residents every year.

The Clinical Pharmacist II 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.

As The Clinical Pharmacist II Your Duties Will Include

• Primarily clinical based practice demonstrates ability to perform competencies and prescriptive authorities as approved by the medical staff.
• Participating in direct patient care with patient care teams.
• Performing all clinical pharmacy activities and oversees clinical activities of clinical pharmacists in training.
• Round with the medical team and provide patient care interventions
• Precepting students and/or residents as appropriate
• Reviewing and evaluates individual drug orders for appropriateness, safety, and cost. Documenting the care provided to patients.
• Supervising the drug distribution operation: responsible for assuring safe and effective alternatives as appropriate.
• Routinely communicating with physicians, nurses and patients regarding drug therapy.
• Contributing to the accomplishment of initiatives to improve the cost-effectiveness of drug therapy.
• Demonstrating ability to provide age-specific patient care as established for area and job title.
• Demonstrating ability to perform competencies and perform activities as outlined in Pharmacist Authorities policy.
  
  

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills

• BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree
  
  

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 multi-site health system pharmacy enterprise;
• Teaching certificate and/or experience precepting students and/or residents
• PGY1 residency or 3 years' experience in relevant practice area preferred.
  
  

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization 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.

Position Pay Range: $80.00-$102.40/hour