This is a non-benefited, per diem/casual position, with day shifts Monday through Friday, to float to our various ambulatory sites across the county. Training will be full time for 4 weeks.

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:

* Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.

* 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.

* Ranked 78th in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.

* Ranked 95th in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023

Why join this team?

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will support our various Ambulatory Services, including Medication Therapy Management, Osteoporosis clinic and Advanced Care Clinic. 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. This is a unique opportunity and is ideal for someone with ambulatory patient care management experience who is interested in working in various ambulatory care settings.

Responsibilities include:

• Assumes clinical leadership responsibilities for pharmacy and pharmacy practice in their area of specialization.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health professionals to develop intervention strategies to maximize medication utilization related to area of specialization, including but not limited to medication guidelines, clinical pathways, core measures, education and policy development.
• Provides collaborative pharmaceutical care with the respective specialized teams in identified patient care areas.
• Administers injectable medications, reviews and evaluates ongoing care for appropriateness, safety, and cost; and documents the care provided to patients in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Establishes methods to improve pharmaceutical care, meet identified department and system goals, develop and coordinate utilization reviews and prospective drug use audits and identify and assure collection of pertinent metrics for area of specialization.
• Assures regulatory compliance in area of specialization.
• Participates in quality assurance efforts for area of specialization.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary committees providing clinical expertise and evidence-based data to assist in guiding value-based practices, developing and deploying standardized treatment regimens protocols and developing and monitoring Quality Assurance / Performance Improvement initiatives.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree
• PGY1 and PGY2 residency in area of specialty or related specialty OR PGY1 and 2 years' practice experience in area of specialty or related specialty OR 5 years' experience in area of specialization.

Required Certification/Registration:

• California Pharmacist License
• AHA BLS for the health care provider
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) or other nationally accredited certification required within 2 years' of hire.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Ambulatory patient care management experience
• Experience using Epic in an ambulatory area