Pharmacist Specialist

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 Diegos campus includes the OToole 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).

This is a full-time position with 10 hour shifts (anytime between 6:30am-5:45pm) Monday through Friday, at our Infusion Centers located in Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest) and Rancho Bernardo, with potential to float to Encinitas. Includes $4,000 retention incentive and $3,000 relocation assistance for 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.

Scripps Cancer Center offers advanced chemotherapy services throughout San Diego County, with locations in Hillcrest, Torrey Pines, Rancho Bernardo, Oceanside and Encinitas.This position is ideal for a pharmacist experienced in oncology, looking to grow and work with the best in healthcare.

The Oncology Pharmacist Specialist will:

Be experienced in chemotherapy preparation, assessment of treatment plans and supportive care plans.
Overseetechnicians and preparation of chemotherapy and other IV products as well as the day to day operational work within the oncology infusion centers.
Review chemotherapy regimen and will be confident in interaction with physicians to discuss treatment plan.

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 followingcriteria must be met:

Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offerletter)
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 andmay result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically notedin your offer letter.

Required Qualifications:

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.
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 Qualifications:

Experience in a multi-site health system pharmacy enterprise.
Teaching certificate and/or experience precepting students and residents.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly 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 their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $79.83-$99.80/hour