Hospital Registered Pharmacist (Salary)

Hospital pharmacists perform all duties necessary to ensure effective daily operations of all inpatient pharmacy services including but not limited to processing orders for parenteral and enteral medications, monitoring patient drug therapies and interventions, providing drug information, reducing errors, supervising and directing support personnel. They are responsible for the safe and proper distribution and use of medications in patients including neonates, infants less than one year of age, children and adolescents aged 1-18, adults ages 19-65, and elderly over 65. In the absence of pharmacy management, the clinical pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the Pharmacist in Charge or Manager of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work varying shifts and assume on-call duties as necessary.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions, adapt to changes in workload, and work schedule.
• Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and communicate effectively (orally and in writing).
• Actively participate in improving processes related to patient safety.
• Ability to recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
• Ability to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of all patient populations served by Good Shepherd Medical Center.
• Ability to interpret and apply standards of practice and legal regulatory compliance policies.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education

Required: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Preferred: NA

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

Required: Current Pharmacist's license issued by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy. Basic Life Support certification with expectation of Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within first year of hire.

Preferred: NA

Experience

Required: NA

Preferred: Two years' hospital experience or residency.

Other:

NA

Physical Requirements:

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions:

This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.
40 Hours USD $131,162.29/Yr. USD $212,843.81/Yr. 01-4050 Pharmacy Day