Scripps Health

Pharmacist I - Per Diem - Varied - Chula Vista - 242002697 

Description

This is a per diem/casual, non-benefited position, with 8 hour, varied shifts and varied days of the week. Schedule will be 4 shifts/month, with at least 2 being weekend shifts. Located at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. 

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:

• #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?

The Clinical Pharmacist I will work in the main pharmacy at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, with opportunity to cover clinical shifts as well. The Pharmacy Department at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista prides themselves on the care delivered to their community. Our Pharmacists work closely and collaboratively with the health care team to ensure our patients receive excellent care during their hospital stay. They also work closely with patients, caregivers, and family to ensure their medication-related needs are met before discharge. The ideal candidate will have hospital experience with performing pharmacy consults, working on the floors with nurses and physicians, and educating patients.

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.

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.

Job

: Pharmacy 

Primary Location

: Southern San Diego County-CHULA VISTA-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA 

Work Locations

: 

SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA 

435 H STREET 

CHULA VISTA 91910

Organization

: Scripps Mercy Chula Vista 

Job Posting

: Apr 12, 2024, 5:21:13 PM 

Benefit Status: CA - CASUAL 

Minimum Rate (USD)

: 75.24 - 

Maximum Rate (USD)

: 94.06

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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