Pharmacist Inpatient

Pharmacist

Location: Emergency Department Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off

Job Summary/Purpose

Performs the duties of Pharmacist as prescribed by state and federal statutes as well as SHS policies. Prepares and dispenses medication; assesses clinical status of patients (neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics). Provides drug information to the medical team. Educates patients.

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.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience 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

• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment and computer hardware, software, and applications. Ability to operate applications, enter data, and process information.
• 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.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Demonstrates teamwork. Ability to assist and work well with others.
• Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate flexibility.
• Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Possess good judgment and decision making skills.

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 - INCLINELIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 LbsLIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 LbsLIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 – 60 LbsCARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 poundsSQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)KNEEL (on knees)PULL (40 - 60 pounds force) - WALK – LEVEL SURFACELIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 LbsLIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 LbsCARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 poundsSQUAT RepetitivePULL (0 - 20 pounds force)PULL (20 - 40 pounds force) - SITCLIMB - STAIRSLIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 LbsCARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 poundsCARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 poundsROTATE TRUNK SittingROTATE TRUNK StandingREACH - UpwardPINCH Fingers - REACH - ForwardMANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wristsFINGER DEXTERITYSTANDBEND FORWARD at waistGRASP Hand/FistPUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)PUSH (60 or more pounds force)