Student Pharmacist Hospital

Salem Health, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Pharmacy
Position Type: Unscheduled, Per Diem, Non-Exempt
Pharmacy Hours are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week

In this flexible, as-needed role, you may be called upon to support variable shifts, extended coverage, special projects, or unexpected staffing needs. You’ll collaborate closely with providers, nurses, and care teams while supervising pharmacy support staff and ensuring the accurate preparation and dispensing of medications in alignment with regulatory standards and Salem Health policies.

Review and evaluate patient electronic medical records, including medical history, clinical and laboratory data, and current medications (including OTC and home therapies).

Monitor and manage medication therapy for assigned ambulatory (and occasional inpatient, as needed) patients to ensure optimal, cost-effective outcomes

Communicate with prescribing providers to resolve medication-related issues and document therapeutic interventions.

Provide medication information, drug therapy recommendations, and pharmacokinetic dosing guidance to medical staff.

Order and adjust medication dosages, order laboratory tests, and administer medications under protocol in accordance with established policies.

Supervises and directs activities of certified pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns and pharmacy students as well as pharmacy residents who assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy.

Verify accuracy of medication preparation and dispensing performed by pharmacy personnel.

Serve as a liaison to assigned departments or clinics, supporting medication inventory management, par levels, and required inspections.

Participate in special projects, extended coverage, or unexpected staffing needs as required in an unscheduled capacity.

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Bachelor of Pharmacy accepted in lieu of PharmD.

Pharmacy Residency experience preferred.

As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.J-18808-Ljbffr Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics