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Encinitas, California

Pharmacist II - Varied - Encinitas Hospital

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

This is a benefited, full-time position working 10.25-hour varied shifts, including AM, PM, and overnight shifts as needed. Generally, every other weekend is required. The position is located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

Eligible new hires may receive a $4,000 retention incentive and up to $3,000 in relocation assistance.

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 2026 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?

As part of the Scripps Health pharmacy team, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians provide a broad range of clinical services at our sites and work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other health care team members to deliver high-quality, efficient services to patients and staff.

They enjoy a practice environment that offers state-of-the-art technology and innovative tools in a collaborative and supportive workplace. The team at Encinitas prides itself in its teamwork and proactive nature. The pharmacists play a critical role in partnering with physicians to provide quality service to patients.

Responsibilities Include

Primarily clinical based practice demonstrates ability to perform competencies and prescriptive authorities as approved by the medical staff.

  • Participating in direct patient care with patient care teams.
  • Performing all clinical pharmacy activities and oversees clinical activities of clinical pharmacists in training.
  • Round with the medical team and provide patient care interventions

Precepting Students And/or Residents as Appropriate

Reviewing and evaluates individual drug orders for appropriateness, safety, and cost. Documenting the care provided to patients.

Supervising the drug distribution operation: responsible for assuring safe and effective alternatives as appropriate.

  • Routinely communicating with physicians, nurses and patients regarding drug therapy.
  • Contributing to the accomplishment of initiatives to improve the cost-effectiveness of drug therapy.
  • Demonstrating ability to provide age-specific patient care as established for area and job title.

Demonstrating ability to perform competencies and perform activities as outlined in Pharmacist Authorities policy.

The Following Are Not Eligible for Hiring Incentives

  • Internal candidates
  • Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
  • 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.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills

BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree

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 recognized certification required within 2 years' of hire.

  • Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
  • Experience in a multi-site health system pharmacy enterprise
  • Hospital practice experience
  • Teaching certificate and/or experience precepting students and/or residents
  • PGY1 residency or 3 years' experience in relevant practice area preferred

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will perform clinical pharmacy activities, including reviewing drug orders for safety and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with medical teams. They are responsible for direct patient care, documenting interventions, and overseeing the drug distribution operations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree and a valid California Pharmacist License. Additionally, AHA BLS and ACLS certifications are required, with BPS or equivalent certification expected within two years of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Drug therapy evaluationMedication safetyClinical interventionsCollaboration

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
18%
CME allowance
9%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,095 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Encinitas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.76M
Typical market rent
$4,324/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

$4,000 retention incentive
Up to $3,000 relocation assistance
Full-time benefited position
Great Place to Work Certified company
Transitional and professional development programs