Pharmacist - On Call

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center•Mcminnville, OR

23d

About The Position

The On Call Pharmacist delivers quality pharmacy services in collaboration with primary care physicians and staff to improve the health of Virginia Garcia patients. Services include providing drug information and identification, developing productive patient relationships, evaluating and resolving potential drug therapy problems, counseling patients, verifying prescriptions, complying with state and federal pharmacy laws, precepting students and interns, assisting with supervision of technical and support staff, and participating in projects assigned by the Pharmacy Director. The pharmacist is responsible for day-to-day pharmacy operations as the pharmacist in charge or in the pharmacist-in-charge's absence when the Director is unavailable. The role may include supervising relief pharmacists, providing medication therapy management, participating in training and education, and handling protected health information in accordance with HIPAA. The work takes place in a well-lighted, ventilated environment, with possible exposure to drug particles, bloodborne pathogens during certain activities, and hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the State of Oregon, with no sanctions or restrictions on the pharmacy license.
Bachelor of Science or Pharm.D. degree.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.
Cultural diversity awareness, sensitivity, and competency, including the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to make independent decisions based on VGMHC policies and protocols.
High degree of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism when interacting with colleagues and patients.
Ability to use the phone and other forms of communication.
Commitment and alignment with Virginia Garcia's mission, vision, and values.
Willingness to submit to a background check, drug screening, and drug testing if requested.
Ability to meet the organization's immunization requirements and applicable state and federal guidelines.
Ability to stand or walk for up to 90% of the time, sit for up to 5%, and occasionally lift or carry up to 30 pounds.
Ability to occasionally stoop and bend, reach frequently, and use a step stool occasionally.
Ability to type, open and close prescription and patient vials, and read for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Preceptor registration, or eligibility for preceptor registration.
Additional training or clinical pharmacy experience, such as disease-state management, long-term care, institutional pharmacy, working with pharmacy students, or collaborative work with physicians, nurse practitioners, or registered nurses.
Bilingual and bicultural proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Review and enter prescriptions using computer software, fill and label prescriptions, or supervise technical staff performing these functions.
Resolve clinical questions about patient prescriptions with provider staff and research answers when needed.
Counsel patients on new prescriptions, using bilingual staff as needed and developing Spanish skills to counsel independently over time.
Provide Medication Therapy Management by assessing patients, screening for drug interactions and adverse effects, providing disease and medication education, and identifying ways to simplify or reduce the cost of medication regimens.
Supervise the performance and accuracy of technical staff as required by Oregon law, providing guidance and troubleshooting errors.
Supervise pharmacy cashier and support staff to ensure quality customer service and compliance with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Precept pharmacy and pharmacy technician students, attend or present in-services with medical staff, participate in clinic committees, and assist with technician training and other pharmacy services as applicable.
Complete projects assigned according to professional skills, experience, and interest.
Supervise relief pharmacists when needed during the Director's absence.
Manage day-to-day pharmacy operations as the pharmacist in charge or in the pharmacist-in-charge's absence when the Director is unavailable.
Handle protected health information consistently with HIPAA and access records only as necessary for assigned tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.