Samaritan Health Services

Pharmacist (Float Pool)

Samaritan Health Services • $110K — $130K *
Corvallis, OR 97330In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current unencumbered Oregon Pharmacist Licensure required.
  • Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
  • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.
  • ACLS and PALS required within 90 days if participating in pharmacy code response team.
  • Successful completion of Pharmacist Immunization Certification required within one year if applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and dispense medication according to state and federal regulations.
  • Assess clinical status of patients across all age groups.
  • Provide drug information to the medical team.
  • Educate patients on medication use and safety.
  • Travel between pharmacy sites in mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast.
  • Participate in pharmacy code response team as needed.

Benefits

  • $3.00 per hour float differential for hours worked.
  • Opportunity to work in diverse clinical settings.
  • Engagement with a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Potential for professional development through certifications.
Full Job Description
  • The pharmacy team at Samaritan Health Services is looking for a Traveling Pharmacist to performs the duties of Pharmacist as prescribed by state and federal statutes as well as SHS policies. Duties include but are not limited to preparing and dispensing medication, assessing clinical status of patients (neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics), providing drug information to the medical team and educating patients. This position is eligible for a $3.00 per hour float differential to be paid on hours worked. Travel will be between Samaritan Hospital Pharmacy sites in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. Shift times may vary and may include overnight shifts.
    As a Pharmacist, you are required to hold current unencumbered Oregon Pharmacist Licensure. Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Travel does include the GSR Pharmacy: If responsible for participating on the pharmacy code response team, then ACLS and PALS required.
    Important knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are listed below:
  • 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, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate 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
  • 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.
    • SHS Pharmacy Administration:
      • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.
      • If responsible for participating on the pharmacy code response team, then ACLS and PALS are required within 90 days of hire.
      • Outpatient Pharmacist (if applicable): Successful completion of Pharmacist Immunization Certification required within one (1) year 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, computer hardware and software, including applications. Ability to operate applications, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate 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 - INCLINE
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
      CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds
      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
      KNEEL (on knees)
      PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)
      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
      CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
      SQUAT Repetitive
      PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)
      PULL (20 - 40 pounds force)
      SIT
      CLIMB - STAIRS
      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
      ROTATE TRUNK Standing
      REACH - Upward
      PINCH Fingers
      REACH - Forward
      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
      FINGER DEXTERITY
      STAND
      BEND FORWARD at waist
      GRASP Hand/Fist
      PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)
      PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)
      PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)
      PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

About Samaritan Health Services

Samaritan Health Services is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics and health services caring for more than 250,000 residents in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. It is based in Corvallis, Oregon and has facilities in Albany, Lebanon, Newport, Lincoln City and Waldport. The health system includes five hospitals, more than 80 primary care and specialty clinics, senior living communities, and home health and hospice services. Samaritan Health Services is affiliated with the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and is a partner in the OHSU Partners network. The health system is also a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Learn more about Samaritan Health Services
Size
5,500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1970
* Ladders Estimates

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