Pharmacist - On Call

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center•Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

The On Call Pharmacist delivers quality pharmacy services and collaborates 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, cashier, and support staff, and participating in projects assigned by the Pharmacy Director. The role may be responsible for day-to-day pharmacy operations as Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) or in place of the PIC when the Director is unavailable. The pharmacist may supervise relief pharmacists during the Director’s absence and must handle protected health information in accordance with HIPAA. The position involves working in a well-lighted, ventilated environment, with possible exposure to drug vapor or particles, blood-borne pathogens during disease-state management activities, and potentially hazardous chemicals. Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center provides comprehensive primary health care to communities in Washington and Yamhill counties, with special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and on removing barriers to health care. The organization seeks to provide an environment that welcomes and values the people it employs and serves.

Requirements

Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the State of Oregon, with no sanctions or restrictions on the pharmacy license.
B.S. 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 telephone 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, or drug testing if requested.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing or walking for up to 90% of the time; occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds; occasional stooping and bending; frequent reaching; occasional use of a step stool; typing; opening and closing prescription and patient vials; and reading for extended periods.
Must be able to hear and communicate by telephone.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review and enter prescriptions in 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 necessary.
Counsel patients on new prescriptions, using bilingual staff assistance as needed and building Spanish skills to counsel patients independently over time.
Provide Medication Therapy Management, including patient assessment, screening for drug interactions and adverse effects, medication and disease education, and exploring ways to simplify or reduce the cost of medication regimens.
Supervise the performance and accuracy of technical staff as required by Oregon law, provide guidance, and troubleshoot errors.
Supervise pharmacy cashier and support staff to ensure quality customer service and HIPAA-compliant patient confidentiality.
May precept pharmacy and pharmacy technician students, attend or present in-services with medical staff, participate in clinic committees, assist with pharmacy technician training, and provide medication reviews and other pharmacy services.
Participate in projects assigned in line with professional skills, experience, and interests.
Supervise relief pharmacists if needed during the Director’s absence.
Be responsible for day-to-day pharmacy operations as PIC or in place of the PIC when the Director is unavailable.
Handle protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and the minimum necessary standard.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Meet the organization’s immunization requirements and applicable state and federal guidelines.