Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient

Job Description PeaceHealth SHMC at Riverbend in Springfield, OR is seeking a Pharmacist for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $67.74 – $101.60. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Job Summary This position is responsible for performing all necessary functions to ensure optimal use of medications to achieve specific outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life. Functions included in providing compassionate pharmaceutical care are both cognitive and medication distribution related and include: dispensing and distributing drugs; advising physicians and patients regarding proper usage of prescribed drugs; collaboration with other healthcare professional to plan, monitor, review and evaluate patient effectiveness; monitoring patients for side effects and drug interactions. What you will do Reviews medication orders for appropriateness and accuracy including, but not limited to: contraindications, allergies, dose, route, frequency, duplicate therapy and formulary status. Interprets, clarifies, and rectifies physician medication and IV orders, including the medication reconciliation process. Interprets, clarifies, and rectifies prescriptions and selects medications for outpatient dispensing. Monitors all patients on specified target drugs and initiates pharmacokinetic dosing protocols. Evaluates drug therapy for appropriateness and makes drug therapy recommendations to clinician. Prescribes drug therapy per collaborative drug therapy management agreements/Medical Executive Committee approved protocols. Dispenses the final product for administration and performs patient counseling. Detect, monitor, and report adverse drug events and medication errors (EIR). Supervise and train pharmacy technicians to assure accurate order entry, preparation, and proper technique. Supervise and trains pharmacy interns and externs. May serve as preceptor for the intern or extern as defined by the State Board of Pharmacy. Participate in development of drug protocols and clinical pathways. Perform drug usage evaluations on selected drugs and reports results to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee. Completes quality assurance auditing as required for prescriptive authority. What you bring Education Bachelor's or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Required from an accredited school Required: Demonstrated basic pharmacy clinical skills and Required: Demonstrated customer services skills Required: Pharmacist - Oregon currently licensed or able to obtain license and Preferred: Basic Life Support and Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support Working Conditions Lifting Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Occasional squatting/ kneeling/ bending. Fine motor skills to be able to grasp to perform precise procedures frequently. Frequent reaching. Lift/Carry: Occasionally up to 30 lbs. Push/Pull: Occasionally up to 14 lbs. force. Environmental Conditions Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment. Mental/Visual Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to EEO Affiant #J-18808-Ljbffr PeaceHealth