Pharmacist

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services invites applications for an outpatient pharmacist to join the Newport Retail Pharmacy team. The pharmacist will prepare and dispense medications, assess patient status, and educate patients per state and SHS policies.

Requires current Oregon Pharmacist Licensure with hospital pharmacy experience preferred; will participate in pre-employment drug screening and obtain BLS/ACLS/PALS within 90 days of hire. Newport location offers outpatient services in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Oregon Pharmacist Licensure.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screen required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS/ACLS/PALS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications as prescribed by state/federal statutes and SHS policies.
• Assess clinical status of patients across neonates to geriatrics and provide drug information to the medical team.
• Educate patients about medications and therapy to support safe and effective use.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Social perceptiveness

Job description

Summary

Outpatient pharmacist for our NEW Newport Retail Pharmacy Opening Soon!

Job Summary / Purpose

Performs the duties of Pharmacist as prescribed by state and federal statutes as well as SHS policies. Prepares and dispenses medication; assesses clinical status of patients (neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics). Provides drug information to the medical team. Educates patients.

Department Description

The Pharmacy teams at Samaritan Health Services are staffed by the area’s leading experts on thousands of medications and make decisions that help optimize a patient’s drug therapy.

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.
• When responsible for participating on the pharmacy code response team, Healthcare Provider Level BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required within 90 days 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 and computer hardware, software, and applications. Ability to operate applications, enter data, 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 toward 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)
• 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)
• PUSH (40–60 pounds force)
• 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
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• PUSH (0–20 pounds force)
• PUSH (20–40 pounds force)
• PULL (0–20 pounds force)
• PULL (20–40 pounds force)
• SIT
• STAND
• 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
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• REACH – Forward
• MANUAL DEXTERITY – Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY