Pharmacist

PeaceHealth • Springfield, OR

18d

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacist for a part-time, 0.875 FTE night position. The role performs the functions needed to ensure optimal medication use and improve patient quality of life. This includes medication distribution and clinical care, advising physicians and patients on prescribed medications, collaborating with healthcare professionals to assess treatment effectiveness, and monitoring for side effects and drug interactions.

The position may be based in the Oregon West Network – Clinic. Location-specific duties may include geriatric pharmacy or diabetes education. The role also includes supervising and training pharmacy technicians, interns, and externs, and may involve serving as an intern or extern preceptor as defined by the State Board of Pharmacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited school.
• Demonstrated basic pharmacy clinical skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Oregon pharmacist license or ability to obtain one.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills, including MS Office applications.
• Ability to identify medications and read graduation marks on syringes and flasks.
• Strong planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think and act independently.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to move around the work area, with occasional sitting; occasional squatting, kneeling, and bending; frequent fine motor tasks and reaching.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 30 lbs. and occasionally push or pull with up to 14 lbs. of force.
• Ability to work around biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles and complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, and hearing aids permitted), and ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• Certified Geriatric Pharmacist certification may be required for Oregon West Network – Clinic.
• Diabetes education may be required for Oregon West Network – Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders for appropriateness and accuracy, including contraindications, allergies, dose, route, frequency, duplicate therapy, and formulary status.
• Interpret, clarify, and rectify physician medication and IV orders, including medication reconciliation.
• Interpret, clarify, and rectify prescriptions and select medications for outpatient dispensing.
• Monitor patients taking specified target drugs and initiate pharmacokinetic dosing protocols.
• Evaluate drug therapy and make recommendations to clinicians.
• Prescribe drug therapy under collaborative drug therapy management agreements or Medical Executive Committee-approved protocols.
• Dispense the final product for administration and counsel patients.
• Detect, monitor, and report adverse drug events and medication errors (EIR).
• Supervise and train pharmacy technicians to ensure accurate order entry, preparation, and proper technique.
• Supervise and train pharmacy interns and externs; may serve as a preceptor as defined by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Participate in developing drug protocols and clinical pathways.
• Conduct drug usage evaluations on selected drugs and report results to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
• Complete quality assurance auditing required for prescriptive authority.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded employee assistance program and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time