Advance Practice Pharmacist – Ambulatory Clinic – Neurology – Mercy San Diego

Facility: Scripps Mercy San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA

Career Area: Pharmacy

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Job ID: 252003552

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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).

Job Description

This is a full-time, salaried position with day shifts, Monday through Friday, at our ambulatory clinics, primarily located at Scripps Mercy San Diego in Hillcrest. May rotate to other ambulatory clinic sites across the county. Includes $4,000 retention incentive and $3,000 relocation assistance to eligible new hires. 

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.
  • Beckers 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?

Located on the campus of Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services is a system-wide team of Advanced Practice Pharmacists. This position would provide top-of-license clinical management to our Neurology patient populations, but may also support Osteoporosis, Primary Care or HIV. Understanding that the treatment of diseases extends beyond just medications, we focus on lifestyle and prevention counseling, in addition to the pharmacologic aspects of care. The aim is to get to know what is important to our patients, define a set of goals, and work together to achieve those goals and enhance a person’s overall quality of life. Scripps Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services collaborate with physician specialists to assist with improving the long-term health and quality of life of our patients. The Advance Practice Pharmacist is key to providing care as it relates to patient medication needs.

 The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

  • Internal candidates
  • Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
  • Candidates with less than 1 year of experience

 

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

  • Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
  • Must remain in original department/specialty
  • Must remain in original Job Title
  • Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

  • BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree
  • PGY1 and PGY2 residency in area of specialty or related specialty and 1 years’ experience OR PGY1 residency and 3 years’ experience in Clinical pharmacy practice (inpatient or ambulatory) in area of specialization or related specialty OR 5 years’ experience in area of specialization. 
  • Practice experience must include at least 1 year working under collaborative practice agreements or health system protocols. 

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 accredited certification required within 2 years’ of hire.
  • Must be eligible to apply for the Advance Practice Pharmacist license within 1 year of hire and obtain license 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

Position Pay Range: $82.22-$102.78/hour

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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