Pharmacist

Kaiser Permanente; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 122,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Health System Pharmacist in Oregon to lead clinical pharmacy practice across multiple settings. You will develop and monitor therapy plans, counsel patients, and ensure safe, cost-effective medication use, while complying with regulations.

Responsibilities include reviewing prescriptions, preparing medications (including sterile and chemotherapy), supervising staff, and driving quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or PharmD equivalent.
• Active pharmacist license in OR or WA required at hire; Oregon license within 3 months.
• Credentials across multiple states with transfer/licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with providers to develop and monitor individualized drug therapy plans.
• Evaluate patient responses to therapy and adjust regimens as needed.
• Provide direct patient counseling on medications and adherence.
• Review and verify prescriptions and prepare/compound medications
• Supervise technicians and ensure safe medication preparation and dispensing.
• Participate in safety, QA, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Mentor pharmacy interns and staff; stay current with therapies and practices.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Patient counseling

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Description

The Health System Pharmacist is a clinical leader responsible for ensuring safe and effective drug use, optimizing medication therapy outcomes, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. This role supports medication affordability, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement across a variety of settings.

Essential Responsibilities

• Clinical Pharmacy Practice:
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and monitor individualized drug therapy plans, including working under Clinical Pharmacy Agreements, Collaborative Drug Therapy Management/Agreements, and Protocols.
• Evaluate patient responses to therapy, identify adverse drug events, and adjust regimens accordingly.
• Provide direct patient counseling to ensure understanding of medications, adherence, and therapeutic goals.
• Clarify and interpret prescriptions/orders and recommend appropriate drug therapy alternatives to prescribers.
• Medication Preparation & Dispensing:
• Review, interpret, and verify prescriptions/orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Compound and prepare medications, including sterile IV admixtures and chemotherapy, using aseptic techniques.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to pharmacy technicians and support staff to ensure safe and timely medication preparation and dispensing.
• Quality & Safety Oversight:
• Conduct routine inspections of medication storage areas to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Participate in adverse event reporting, medication error prevention, and root cause analysis.
• Support and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives within the department and facility.
• Professional Development & Education:
• Identify and address personal knowledge gaps through continuing education, literature review, and peer collaboration.
• Mentor and train pharmacy interns, externs, technicians, and new pharmacists.
• Stay current with emerging therapies, technologies, and practice standards.
• Leadership & Operational Support:
• Demonstrate professionalism and serve as a role model for pharmacy staff.
• Assist in workflow management, goal setting, and achievement of departmental objectives.
• Maintain a cost-conscious approach to inventory and resource utilization.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Kaiser Permanentes pharmacy benefit structure.
• Support formulary compliance and promote appropriate drug utilization through provider and patient education.
• Regulatory & Policy Compliance:
• Maintain working knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws, and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, USP , , , Joint Commission standards, other applicable regulatory and accrediting bodies, and internal policies and procedures.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and readiness activities.
• Communication & Collaboration:
• Respond to inquiries from patients, providers, and staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicate formulary updates, therapeutic alternatives, and benefit information effectively.
• Use pharmacy information systems and electronic health records to document interventions and support care coordination.
• Workplace Expectations:
• Uphold Kaiser Permanentes Mission and Principles of Responsibility.
• Maintain professional appearance, behavior, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with equivalent experience.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacist License (Washington) required at hire OR Pharmacist License (Oregon) required at hire
• Pharmacist License (Oregon) within 3 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• Oregon Outpatient Positions ONLY: Completion of Oregon Board of Pharmacy approved, and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited educational training program related to the prescribing of contraceptives by a pharmacist.
• Candidates who are eligible for licensure within 90 days of date hired will be considered. Duties will be restricted until licensed and a licensed Pharmacist must oversee the Pharmacist eligible for licensure.
• Clinical Pharmacy: This job requires credentials from multiple states. Active pharmacist license in Oregon or Washington upon transfer/hire and obtain the alternate state license within 6 months of transfer/hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in health system or integrated care settings.
• Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCACP, BCGP).
• Completion of PGY1 residency.

Primary Location: Oregon,Hillsboro,Westside Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Night

Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start: 08:30 PM

Working Hours End: 07:00 AM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W09|GFPP|Guild for Prof. Pharmacists

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Westside Medical Cntr - Inpatient Pharmacy-1 - 1001

Pay Range: $88.69 - $107.16 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.