Clinical Pharmacist

## Clinical PharmacistApplylocations: Bend, ORtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R1022556Part-Time, Days Pay range: $71.38 - $92.81**ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM****JOB DESCRIPTION****TITLE:** Clinical Pharmacist **REPORTS TO POSITION:** Varies**DEPARTMENT:** Pharmacy**DATE LAST REVIEWED:** May 2025**OUR VISION:** Creating America’s healthiest community, together**OUR MISSION:** In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value**OUR VALUES:** Accountability, Caring and Teamwork**DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:** The St. Charles Health System Pharmacy provides a broad range of inpatient and outpatient pharmaceutical care services to ensure safe and effective medication use.**POSITION OVERVIEW:** The **Clinical Pharmacist** provides pharmaceutical care as a complete package across the hospital medication process in order to increase the effectiveness and quality of patient care. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:**Provides specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes including, but not limited to, advising physicians on issues concerning drug therapy, the inherent toxicity of drugs and their side effects, as well as assisting in the prescription of appropriate doses.Coordinates the activities of assigned pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labeling and delivery of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with physicians' prescriptions. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and controlled drugs and the maintenance of required records.Mentors and trains others in training including practical experiences.Maintains liaison relationships with medical and nursing staff. Provides timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and compatibility, state and federal regulations regarding drug controls, and Joint Commission Standards.Conducts and evaluates medication histories, assesses compliance and suggests modifications so as to achieve desired outcomes; instructs patients in the proper use of prescribed drugs and makes Patient Care Rounds with physicians to evaluate patient progress.Individualizes medication regimens using sound principles, accounting for pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variations in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination with responsibility for establishing and continually improving the delivery of Pharmaceutical Care to patients within areas of direct responsibility and assisting others in the department with the same.Extracts pertinent information from patient/other sources for the patient's medical management plan.Role models two-way communication of the St. Charles Health System mission, vision, values, and strategic plan for the department.Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.**EDUCATION:****Required**: Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy. **Preferred**: PharmD., Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 residency training. **LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:****Required**: Current registration by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification (not required if working exclusively in Specialty Pharmacy).**Preferred**: Any certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS).**EXPERIENCE:****Required**: N/A**Preferred**: Six (6) months or more clinical pharmacy experience. **PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:**Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, carrying 1-10 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle for caregivers that are couriers.Frequently (50%): Lifting 1-10 pounds, pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds, grasping/squeezing.Occasionally (25%): Sitting, bending, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying 11-25 pounds,Use of clear and audible speaking voice and ability to hear normal speech level.Rarely (10%): Keyboard operation, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds.Never (0%): Climbing ladder/stepstool, lifting or carrying 25-50 pounds, whispered speech level, operation of a motor vehicle.Exposure to Elemental FactorsRarely (10%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area.Never (0%): Noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure CategoryRisk for Exposure to BBPSchedule Weekly Hours:32Caregiver Type:RegularShift:First Shift (United States of America)Is Exempt Position?NoJob Family:PHARMACISTScheduled Days of the Week:VariableShift Start & End Time:Variable #J-18808-Ljbffr