Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Pharmacist - Relief Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2024-31238 Position Category Pharmacy Position Type Relief/Flex/Resource Job Type AFSCME union represented Department Inpatient Pharmacy Salary Range $74.23 - $101.92 FTE 0.00 Schedule Monday-Sunday Hours 6:00am-2:30pm; 2:30pm-11:00pm; some overnight variable HR Mission Healthcare Drug Testable Yes Department Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide the services of a licensed pharmacist which includes the responsibility for the safe and proper distribution and use of drugs in inpatients and outpatients who range in age from neonates, infants less than one year of age, children and adolescents ages 10-18, adults ages 19-65 and the elderly over age 65.  This position is to function at higher decision making levels regarding drug therapy, proactively affecting drug use by making recommendations at the time prescribing decisions are being made or, in some cases, making independent decisions about drug therapy in cooperation with other health team members.This is a flexible model where traditionally centralized functions, such as order entry/verifications, will become part of decentralized practice as the technology associated with patient care evolves.  

Function/Duties of Position Identifies, resolves and documents complex therapeutic problems, demonstrating advanced knowledge and application of this knowledge to a specific patient population.Responds accurately to requests for drug information from physicians, nurses, patients and patient's families; independently reviews and interprets the literature and applies this information to specific patient care situations.Monitors therapeutic response and adverse effects of medications to guide drug therapy.  Consults with provider when questions or problems are identified.  Appropriately reports all adverse drug reactions, drug defects, and medication errors.Influences standards of therapy by forming peer level relationships with attending medical staff members; is recognized as a drug authority in a specialized practice area by physicians, nurses and pharmacists.Interprets and evaluates physician's orders and prescriptions for accuracy, completeness and appropriateness.  Verify the accuracy and appropriateness of medications prepared and dispensed from the central pharmacy.  Supervise the activities and assume responsibility for all duties being performed by pharmacy technicians in your work areas. Required Qualifications A current Pharmacist’s license issued by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy.Practice Residency or Specialist Certification (BCPS, BCOPS, etc)    Inpatient hospital pharmacy practice 

Pharmaceutical care principles

Age-related modification of drug therapy

Disease-related modification of drug therapy

Contemporary medication use systems

Interpersonal, formal and informal communication, including presentations

Project management concepts

Systematic problem solving

Computer skills including use of the EMR, and common word processing, spreadsheet, and databases

Preferred Qualifications PGY-2 Specialty Residency BLS/ACLS certification Vaccination certification     Specialist Certifications (BCPS, BCOPS, etc) All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.