Scripps Health
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Specialty Pharmacy - Mercy San Diego
Scripps Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Position Overview
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Specialty Pharmacy - Mercy San Diego
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Scripps Health
is a full‑time 8‑hour day shift position (Mon‑Fri) primarily located at Mercy San Diego in Hillcrest with possible travel to Torrey Pines, Carmel Valley, and/or Rancho Bernardo. The role involves leading clinical pharmacy practice in specialty medication management, collaborating with physicians and staff to optimize treatment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting patient‑centered care across various therapeutic areas.
Scripps Mercy Hospital is a historic medical center in San Diego, operating two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista. The San Diego campus offers an O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24‑hour Level I trauma emergency department, outpatient rehabilitation, robotic surgery, and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit.
Why join Scripps Health?
Nearly a quarter of employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
Scripps Health is consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace excellence.
Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
Transitional and professional development programs enable learning and career growth.
Specialties are nationally recognized for quality in cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, OB‑GYN, and gastroenterology.
Why join this team? The Scripps Health Specialty Pharmacy provides high‑level pharmacy services and customized patient care to help patients manage complex medical conditions. The team works closely with insurance companies to deliver medications directly to patients' homes and provides ongoing monitoring and support.
Responsibilities
Assume clinical leadership responsibilities for pharmacy and practice in their specialization area.
Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals to develop intervention strategies maximizing medication utilization.
Provide collaborative pharmaceutical care with specialized teams in identified patient‑care areas.
Review and evaluate individual drug orders for appropriateness, safety, and cost; document the care provided.
Establish methods to improve pharmaceutical care, meet departmental and system goals, coordinate utilization reviews and prospective drug‑use audits, and ensure collection of pertinent metrics.
Ensure regulatory compliance in area of specialization.
Precept students and residents as assigned.
Participate in quality assurance efforts for area of specialization.
Provide education, training, and competency sign‑off in area of specialization.
Participate in research & quality‑improvement initiatives and summarize findings to stakeholders.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary committees, providing clinical expertise and evidence‑based data to guide value‑based practices, develop standardized treatment regimens and protocols, and monitor QA/PI initiatives.
Required Education / Experience / Specialized Skills
BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree.
PGY1 and PGY2 residency in specialty or related specialty, or PGY1 and 2 years of practice in specialty or related specialty, or 5 years of experience in area of specialization.
Required Certification / Registration
California Pharmacist License.
AHA BLS for health‑care provider and ACLS certifications (required before responding to codes).
Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) or other nationally accredited certification 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 residents.
Experience in ambulatory patient‑care management.
Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification in oncology or experience in ambulatory oncology pharmacy setting.
Experience in specialty pharmacy or oncology.
Experience in prior authorizations, processing and billing prescriptions.
What You’ll Experience At Scripps Health, you will experience pride, support, and respect from an organization 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 patients and teammates. If you’re open to change, this role offers you the chance to unlock your potential.
Position Pay Range:
$82.50-$105.60 per hour
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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Scripps Health
is a full‑time 8‑hour day shift position (Mon‑Fri) primarily located at Mercy San Diego in Hillcrest with possible travel to Torrey Pines, Carmel Valley, and/or Rancho Bernardo. The role involves leading clinical pharmacy practice in specialty medication management, collaborating with physicians and staff to optimize treatment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting patient‑centered care across various therapeutic areas.
Scripps Mercy Hospital is a historic medical center in San Diego, operating two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista. The San Diego campus offers an O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24‑hour Level I trauma emergency department, outpatient rehabilitation, robotic surgery, and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit.
Why join Scripps Health?
Nearly a quarter of employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
Scripps Health is consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace excellence.
Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
Transitional and professional development programs enable learning and career growth.
Specialties are nationally recognized for quality in cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, OB‑GYN, and gastroenterology.
Why join this team? The Scripps Health Specialty Pharmacy provides high‑level pharmacy services and customized patient care to help patients manage complex medical conditions. The team works closely with insurance companies to deliver medications directly to patients' homes and provides ongoing monitoring and support.
Responsibilities
Assume clinical leadership responsibilities for pharmacy and practice in their specialization area.
Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals to develop intervention strategies maximizing medication utilization.
Provide collaborative pharmaceutical care with specialized teams in identified patient‑care areas.
Review and evaluate individual drug orders for appropriateness, safety, and cost; document the care provided.
Establish methods to improve pharmaceutical care, meet departmental and system goals, coordinate utilization reviews and prospective drug‑use audits, and ensure collection of pertinent metrics.
Ensure regulatory compliance in area of specialization.
Precept students and residents as assigned.
Participate in quality assurance efforts for area of specialization.
Provide education, training, and competency sign‑off in area of specialization.
Participate in research & quality‑improvement initiatives and summarize findings to stakeholders.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary committees, providing clinical expertise and evidence‑based data to guide value‑based practices, develop standardized treatment regimens and protocols, and monitor QA/PI initiatives.
Required Education / Experience / Specialized Skills
BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree.
PGY1 and PGY2 residency in specialty or related specialty, or PGY1 and 2 years of practice in specialty or related specialty, or 5 years of experience in area of specialization.
Required Certification / Registration
California Pharmacist License.
AHA BLS for health‑care provider and ACLS certifications (required before responding to codes).
Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) or other nationally accredited certification 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 residents.
Experience in ambulatory patient‑care management.
Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification in oncology or experience in ambulatory oncology pharmacy setting.
Experience in specialty pharmacy or oncology.
Experience in prior authorizations, processing and billing prescriptions.
What You’ll Experience At Scripps Health, you will experience pride, support, and respect from an organization 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 patients and teammates. If you’re open to change, this role offers you the chance to unlock your potential.
Position Pay Range:
$82.50-$105.60 per hour
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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