Pharmacy Informaticist

Summary

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  • Supports the department manager in monitoring and adjusting the operation/productivity of the Pharmacy department and in the management of department personnel. Performs the duties of an Operations Manager; coordinating central operations for the department which includes personnel, technology, sterile process, medication procurement management. Leads efforts to improve workflow efficiency and provides oversight of the controlled substance program.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  • The Pharmacy teams at Samaritan Health Services are staffed by the area's leading experts on thousands of medications and make decisions that help optimize a patient's drug therapy.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Current unencumbered Oregon Pharmacist Licensure required.
  • One (1) of the following required:
    • Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited residency in pharmacy practice.
    • One (1) year pharmacist experience.
  • Leadership experience preferred.
  • Hospital management experience or PGY1 preferred.
  • All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.
  • GSR Pharmacy:
    • If responsible for participating on the pharmacy code response team, then Healthcare Provider Level BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required within 90 days of hire.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
  • Project Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize multiple fast-moving projects with changing priorities, drivers and dependencies. Ability to work effectively independently or as part of an integrated team to achieve a goal.
  • Quality Control - Knowledge of analysis, tests and inspections of products, services, or processes. Ability to evaluate quality or performance.
  • Safety and Security - Knowledge of safety and security practices and procedures. Ability to instruct the public in and promote safe and secure operations.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. 
  • Systems Analysis / Evaluation - Knowledge of how a system works and how changes will affect outcomes. Ability to identify measures of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance to meet certain goals.
  • Maintains and demonstrates knowledge of the treatment, dosing and preparation of medications as it relates to stroke care.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    WALK - INCLINE

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 – 60 Lbs

    CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds

    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

    KNEEL (on knees)

    PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

    WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

    CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

    SQUAT Repetitive

    PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

    PULL (20 - 40 pounds force)

    SIT

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    REACH - Upward

    PINCH Fingers

    REACH - Forward

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    STAND

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

    PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)

    PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)

    PUSH (60 or more pounds force)