Pharmacist Inpatient

ADM-Pharmacy

Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

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 or 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.