Pharmacist - Overnight

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide the services of a licensed pharmacist which includes the responsibility for the safe and proper distribution and use of drugs patients who range in age from neonates, infants less than one year of age, children and adolescents ages 1-18, adults ages 19-65 and the elderly over age 65. The pharmacist will experience competing demands on their time from clinic staff and/or patients and will need to effectively multi-task and prioritize demands. The pharmacist must deal with intense situations on a regular basis. The expectation is to provide patients with exceptional customer service at all times. Additionally, within the healthcare setting, there can be a significant lack of control over the workplace, with frequent interruptions (work is often dictated by external factors) that may lead to mental fatigue or stress.

Requirements

A current Pharmacist’s license issued by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy.
Drug therapy in patients described in Position Purpose. (Dosage, indications, side effects, etc.)
Contemporary medication uses systems (interpret prescribers’ orders, prepare and dispense medications. etc.)
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Systematic problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Successfully completes initial and continued competencies as required for maintenance of standard of practice, legal regulatory compliance and OHSU policies.

Nice To Haves

OHSU may require training or experience in a specialized area at time of recruitment.
Community pharmacy practice expereince
Advanced pharmacy practice residency
Inpatient hospital pharmacy practice.
Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Preceptor License

Responsibilities

Interprets and evaluates physician's orders and prescriptions for accuracy, completeness and appropriateness.
Recognizes therapeutic problems, including drug interactions, contraindications, improper dosing and precautions of therapy and toxicities.
Consults with practitioner when questions or problems are identified.
Monitors therapeutic response and adverse effects of drug therapy.
Appropriately reports all adverse drug reactions, drug defects, and medication errors.
Counsels and trains patients regarding appropriate use of their medications, (i.e., purpose, actions, dosage, side effects, storage, precautions, etc.).
Prepares, labels and controls all medications for patient use.
Assures proper drug storage in all areas where medications are dispensed or stored.
Maintains appropriate records as required by law and hospital policy.
Participates in drug product selection, counsels' prescribers on the selection of appropriate and cost-effective alternatives.