Search jobs > Portland, OR > Pharmacist

PHARMACIST

Legacy Health System
Portland, OR, United States
$79,2-$91,87 an hour
Full-time

Overview

You are the expert patients rely on to understand their medications and how to safely and properly use them. You make life better for them by making sure they are informed about their drug therapy.

In short, you play an important part in making their lives better. If you're a staff pharmacist who recognizes the vital role you play in patient care, you may be an ideal fit for this opportunity within the Legacy community.

Some Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

CLINICAL COMPETENCE :

Optimal patient care outcomes from drug therapy are ensured through clinical pharmacy services. Such services are age appropriate, for neonates, pediatric patients, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients, performed when needed through direct contact with the patient, and in direct association with or in support of health care providers.

Pharmacist will demonstrate clinical competence as required by program needs

Therapeutic Drug monitoring : Drug therapy monitoring includes an age appropriate assessment of :

Therapeutic appropriateness

Therapeutic duplication

Appropriate route of administration

Patient compliance

Drug-drug, drug-food, drug-laboratory, or drug-disease interactions.

Clinical and pharmacokinetic laboratory data to evaluate efficacy of drug therapy and anticipate side effects, toxicity, or adverse effects.

Physical signs and symptoms relevant to the patients; drug therapy.

Provides oral and written consultations on request with other health care practitioners regarding drug therapy selection and management.

Administers medical-staff approved collaborative drug therapy protocols

Provides age and educationally appropriate patient education and counseling on request regarding drug therapy and drug-related disease prevention

Develops patient-specific, age appropriate, drug therapy management plans and therapy endpoints

Documents medication-related care in patient's medical record.

Monitors, detects, documents, reports and manages adverse drug reactions.

Educates health care practitioners regarding drug therapy.

Participates in drug use evaluations, quality assurance and continuous quality improvement programs.

Participates in formulary control and maintenance.

Provides accurate, comprehensive, patient specific drug information to pharmacists and other health care practitioners as appropriate.

Participates in drug and drug-related research.

WORK FLOW / PRODUCTIVITY :

Accurate, efficient quality medication-related care is ensured by utilization of positive management techniques in supervision coordination and assignment of appropriate personnel.

Responsible for the filling of all patient medication orders during assigned shift.

Responsible for completion of all assigned work procedures during the shift without interference to quality of work performed.

Delegates other responsibilities in order to keep patient care the number one priority.

Regularly assists other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians as time allows and as requested.

Responds to changes in work load as necessary. Uses time in productive manner-assists technicians & other pharmacists, restocks, cleans, orders, organizes, special projects, etc.

COMMUNICATION :

Appropriate information, oral or written, is effectively transmitted or received to enhance communication with customers.

Enhances workflow through effective, open and respectful communication.

Establishes and maintains open communication channels. Demonstrates good listening skills

Negotiates. Maintains work effectiveness with timely flow of information.

Maintains strong rapport with health care practitioners.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCE :

Quality pharmaceutical care is ensured by accurate and efficient distributive services.

Responsible for dispensing and oversight of dispensing functions.

Responsible for accurate and efficient use of pharmacy computer systems.

Maintains pharmacy patient profiles.

Compounds and prepare ordered pharmaceuticals as appropriate.

IV admixture : including TPNs and chemotherapy

Filling outpatient prescriptions as required.

Working knowledge of pharmacy equipment.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT :

Pharmacy knowledge and skills are updated, shared and applied continuously to improve quality of pharmaceutical care.

Attends pharmacy related Continuing Education in a regular manner as required by state law.

In-services appropriate hospital staff on knowledge, procedures, and application of content from educational programs attended.

Plans and implements new policy and procedures based on advances in pharmacy knowledge and technology.

SAFETY AND SECURITY :

Patient, personnel, department and facility safety and security is ensured by knowledge and application of established policies and procedures, safety, security and emergency plans.

Maintains accurate inventory and records on narcotics as required by law.

Maintains certification and demonstrates knowledge of required safety, security and emergency programs required by department or hospital.

Maintains clean, safe and orderly environment.

Consistently demonstrates a high degree of accuracy with minimal risk management incidents unrelated to system problems

Qualifications

Education :

Graduate of accredited School of Pharmacy.

Skills :

Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION :

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled

Licensure

Current Registered Pharmacist License (RPh) for applicable state required. ACLS and / or PALS required within three months of hire.

Pay Range

USD $79.20 - USD $91.87 / Hr.

19 hours ago
Related jobs
Promoted
AlliedTravelCareers
Portland, Oregon

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Amare Medical Network to find a qualified Pharmacist in Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526!. A pharmacist has in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical products and their appropriate use. ...

Promoted
CompHealth
Portland, Oregon

We have an immediate need for hospital pharmacist to serve in our close-knit, family-friendly hospital. The environment of the hospital is very warm and welcoming and the team is looking for a Pharmacist who has the personality to fit nicely into this culture. ...

Providence
Portland, Oregon

Under the direct supervision of a staff pharmacist, has the responsibility to integrate the provision of pharmaceutical care with other elements of the patient care process to provide a collaborative, cooperative effort with other members of the health care team to ensure optimal drug therapy outcom...

CVS Health
Beaverton, Oregon

As a Staff Pharmacist, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. Workflow Management A key component of the Staff Pharmacist role is keeping your customers and patients healthy through adoptio...

Walgreens
Portland, Oregon

Performs pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management. The Product Review/Retail Fill Process Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring that elements of Good Faith are present. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the , including those t...

Central City Concern
Portland, Oregon

Must be eligible for licensure, as a Pharmacist, in the State of Oregon, and obtained, prior to employment start date. ABOUT THE CLINICAL PHARMACIST POSITION. This position provides the services of a pharmacist to the Old Town Clinic and the Old Town Recovery Center. The pharmacist must have the abi...

Medix
Portland, Oregon
Remote

Orient new Virtual Pharmacist users to workflows and the Virtual Pharmacist. Clinical Pharmacist *must have MTM experience*. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic team of clinicians, analysts, clinical support staff, and trainees. Review completed medication ...

Walmart
Tigard, Oregon

A Staff Pharmacist at Walmart is at the forefront of patient communications, listening and developing relationships with those that seek our quality, heartfelt care. ...

THRIFTY PAYLESS, INC.
Lake Oswego, Oregon

Pharmacist License - In the state of original licensure, in addition to reciprocity in states of application. ...

Consonus Pharmacy
Portland, Oregon

Pharmacist intern duties such as taking telephone orders and providing clinical information under the direction of a licensed Pharmacist. Consonus Pharmacy in Portland, Oregon and is hiring a Pharmacist Intern to join our team. ...