Pharmacist I - Casual Status - Scripps Green

Located on the Torrey Pines Mesa near I-5 and Genesee Avenue in La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital has served the greater San Diego community since 1977. We provide some of the region’s best care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs.

Scripps Green Hospital is attached to Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. Together we offer dozens of medical and surgical services, including cancer care, orthopedic surgery and organ transplantation.

This is a Casual status also known as Per Diem position at Scripps Green Hospital. The shifts are 10.25 hours and vary depending on the shift scheduled but could start as early as 0600 or as late as 1030. Also some weekends, evenings and holidays are needed. The minimum availability is 4 days per schedule per 4 week period.

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 2026.
• 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 2026 list of 165 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?

Green Pharmacy serves a unique and complex population at Scripps with solid organ transplant, bone marrow transplant and oncology among the specialties. We are the smallest of the acute care hospitals but that allows us to be a more cohesive and supportive unit. The pharmacy team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable pharmacist and technicians that are patient focused.

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 prescription authorities as approved by the medical staff.
  
  

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.
  
  

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: $77.50-$99.20/hour