Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist - Relief

stcharles; Bend (OR); Vor Ort; USD 98.000 - 128.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon, seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care across the hospital medication process and to support physicians and staff in optimizing drug therapy and patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes safe medication use, collaboration with care teams, and adherence to Joint Commission standards, with eligibility requiring Oregon Board of Pharmacy licensure and a BS in Pharmacy; PharmD and PGY-1 are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Required: BS in Pharmacy.
• Preferred: PharmD and PGY-1 residency.
• Current Oregon Board of Pharmacy registration required.

Aufgaben

• Provides specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and outcomes; advises physicians on drug therapy and toxicity.
• Coordinates activities of pharmacy technicians in preparation, labeling and delivery of medications.
• Mentors and trains others in training and practical experiences.
• Maintains liaison with medical and nursing staff and shares information on drug usage and regulations.
• Delivers patient care rounds with physicians to evaluate progress and individualizes medication regimens.

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

PharmD.

ASHP PGY-1 residency

Jobbeschreibung

Relief, Variable Pay range: $71.38 - $92.81

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Clinical Pharmacist

REPORTS TO POSITION: Varies

DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy

DATE LAST REVIEWED: May 2026

OUR VISION

Creating America's healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION

In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES

Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Services Division at St. Charles Health System provides comprehensive acute, infusion, ambulatory, retail, and specialty pharmaceutical care. The division ensures medication safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship across the continuum of care.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Clinical Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care as a complete package across the hospital medication process in order to increase the effectiveness and quality of patient care. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

LOCATION

Pharmacists may be asked to work at multiple St. Charles Health System worksites at the request of leadership to fulfill short term, immediate staffing needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Provides specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes including, but not limited to, advising physicians on issues concerning drug therapy, the inherent toxicity of drugs and their side effects, as well as assisting in the prescription of appropriate doses.
• Coordinates the activities of assigned pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labeling and delivery of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with physicians' prescriptions. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and controlled drugs and the maintenance of required records.
• Mentors and trains others in training including practical experiences.
• Maintains liaison relationships with medical and nursing staff. Provides timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and compatibility, state and federal regulations regarding drug controls, and Joint Commission Standards.
• Conducts and evaluates medication histories, assesses compliance and suggests modifications so as to achieve desired outcomes; instructs patients in the proper use of prescribed drugs and makes Patient Care Rounds with physicians to evaluate patient progress.
• Individualizes medication regimens using sound principles, accounting for pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variations in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination with responsibility for establishing and continually improving the delivery of Pharmaceutical Care to patients within areas of direct responsibility and assisting others in the department with the same.
• Extracts pertinent information from patient/other sources for the patient's medical management plan.
• Maintains flexibility and readiness to work in multiple worksites either at the request of, or in mutual agreement with, leadership.
• Role models two-way communication of the St. Charles Health System mission, vision, values, and strategic plan for the department.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required : Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy.
• Preferred : PharmD., Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 residency training.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• Required : Current registration by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification (not required if working exclusively in Specialty Pharmacy).
• Preferred : Any certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS).

EXPERIENCE

• Required : N/A
• Preferred : Six (6) months or more clinical pharmacy experience.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, carrying 1-10 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle for caregivers that are couriers.
• Frequently (50%): Lifting 1-10 pounds, pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds, grasping/squeezi