Pharmacist - On Call

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center•McMinnville, OR

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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. The role includes providing drug information and identification to medical personnel and patients, building productive patient relationships, evaluating and resolving potential drug therapy problems, counseling patients, verifying prescriptions, complying with state and federal pharmacy laws, and supporting pharmacy operations and staff. The pharmacist may precept students and interns, assist with technical staff supervision, and participate in projects assigned by the Pharmacy Director. The pharmacist may be responsible for day-to-day pharmacy operations as PIC or in place of the PIC when the Director is unavailable, and may supervise relief pharmacists during the Director’s absence. The role has access to protected health information (PHI) to maintain accurate health records and must access and handle it in accordance with HIPAA’s minimum necessary standard and confidentiality requirements. The position requires a collaborative, culturally sensitive, professional approach aligned with Virginia Garcia’s mission, vision, and values. The work takes place in a well-lighted, ventilated environment, with possible exposure to drug vapors or particles, bloodborne pathogens during certain disease-management activities, and potentially hazardous chemicals. Physical activities may include standing or walking for up to 90% of the time, occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds, frequent reaching, and occasional stooping, bending, or use of a step stool.

Requirements

Be a Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the State of Oregon, with no sanctions or restrictions on the pharmacy license.
Hold a B.S. or Pharm.D. degree.
Work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.
Demonstrate cultural diversity awareness, sensitivity, and competency when working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Make independent decisions based on Virginia Garcia policies and protocols.
Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism when interacting with colleagues and patients.
Be able to use a phone and other forms of communication.
Demonstrate commitment and alignment with Virginia Garcia’s mission, vision, and values.
Be able to type, read for extended periods, hear and communicate by telephone, and open and close prescription and patient vials.
Be willing to submit to a background check or drug screening if required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review and enter prescriptions using computer software; fill and label prescriptions or supervise technical staff performing these duties.
Resolve clinical questions about patient prescriptions with provider staff and research questions as needed.
Counsel patients on new prescriptions, using bilingual staff as needed and developing Spanish skills to counsel patients independently over time.
Provide Medication Therapy Management, including patient assessment, screening for interactions and adverse effects, education, and exploring ways to simplify or reduce the cost of medication regimens.
Supervise technical staff performance and accuracy as required by Oregon law, offering guidance and troubleshooting errors.
Supervise pharmacy cashier and support staff to ensure quality customer service, HIPAA compliance, and respectful patient care.
Precept pharmacy and pharmacy technician students when applicable; participate in or present in-services, clinic committees, technician training, medication reviews, and other pharmacy services as appropriate.
Participate in projects assigned based on professional skills, experience, and interests.
Supervise relief pharmacists if needed during the Director’s absence.
Manage 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.