Pharmacist Specialist - Oncology Float
Scripps Health
Summary
This is a full-time position working four 10-hour varied shifts per week, typically between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The role supports infusion center services at Scripps Mercy Prebys Cancer Center and Scripps Torrey Pines Clinic. Infusion centers are open Monday through Friday, with no routine weekend or holiday shifts. Days off vary week to week, with no set staff schedule.
Job description
Job Duties
- Provide oncology expertise in the review of chemotherapy orders, regimens, treatment plans, and supportive care plans
- Support chemotherapy care at ambulatory infusion centers in Hillcrest and La Jolla
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of chemotherapy and other IV products
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and support daily oncology infusion center operations
- Collaborate confidently with physicians and care teams to discuss and optimize treatment plans
- Promote safe, effective chemotherapy treatment across all care settings
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
- Board certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP)
- Experience reviewing and verifying complex chemotherapy treatment plans
Requirements
- 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
- Experience in a multi-site health system pharmacy enterprise
- Teaching certificate and/or experience precepting students and residents
- Board certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP)
- Experience reviewing and verifying complex chemotherapy treatment plans
Benefits
- Professional development programs
- Transitional programs
- Career growth opportunities
Company overview
Scripps Health is a prominent nonprofit healthcare system based in San Diego, California, recognized as one of the region's largest and most comprehensive medical providers. Founded in 1924, the organization operates five acute-care hospital campuses across San Diego County, along with numerous outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and affiliated physician groups. Scripps is renowned for its clinical excellence, consistently ranking among the nation's top hospitals in various specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, and cancer care. The system maintains strong affiliations with leading academic institutions and operates the Scripps Research Translational Institute, which focuses on genomic medicine and personalized healthcare. As a community-focused organization, Scripps Health provides a full continuum of care from primary and preventive services to complex specialty treatments and emergency care, serving over 700,000 patients annually. The system is also a major teaching institution with residency and fellowship programs across multiple medical specialties.