Pharmacist II - Oncology Infusion Centers - Per Diem - Float

This is a casual/per diem position with 10-hour day shifts. Must be flexible to float to our various infusion center locations (Oceanside, Rancho Bernardo, Encinitas and Hillcrest). Must be available at least one shift per week.

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, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities.

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• We treat one-quarter of the approximately 3.3 million people who live in San Diego County.
• Our cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and other specialties have been nationally recognized.

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 interested in learning outpatient oncology.

The general duties of the Clinical Pharmacist II will include:

• 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.

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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.