Pharmacist, Ambulatory Care

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package for mental and physical health

Financial stability support

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Salem Health is seeking a pharmacist for their Medication Management clinic in Salem, OR. The successful candidate will collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapy, provide clinical services, and ensure safe and effective medication management.

Applicants must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or a Bachelor's in Pharmacy, possess an Oregon pharmacist license, and be certified as a BCPS within two years of hire.

Qualifications

• Doctor of pharmacy degree or a bachelor's degree in pharmacy with relevant experience.
• Active State of Oregon pharmacist license.
• BCPS certification within two years of hire date.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interprets treatment goals and recommends medication orders.
• Participates in medication prescribing under Collaborative Practice Agreements.
• Provides collaborative drug therapy management services.
• Assesses healthcare professionals' educational needs.

Skills

Ambulatory care

Collaborative drug therapy management

Patient counseling

Motivational interviewing

Education

Doctor of pharmacy degree or Bachelor of science in pharmacy with applicable experience

State of Oregon pharmacist licensure

Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certification

Tools

Epic electronic health record

Job description

Location: Salem Health Medical Clinic, 2925 River Road South, Suite 110, Salem, OR 97302

Department: Medication Management

Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Exempt

Schedule: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Your role with us

Pharmacists at Salem Health's Medication Management clinic optimize patient medication therapy by collaborating with healthcare teams to interpret treatment goals, address complex medication issues and improve outcomes. The role includes providing clinical services such as collaborative drug therapy management, patient counseling, and education for healthcare professionals, promoting medication safety and best practices.

What you'll do

• Interprets treatment goals and makes recommendations on medication orders/prescriptions to ensure treatment plans are complete, safe and aligned with institutional policy and best practices.
• Participates in medication prescribing under Collaborative Practice Agreements with Salem Health providers for chronic disease states and complex patients.
• Provides collaborative drug therapy management services, including physical assessments, motivational interviewing and patient counseling in ambulatory care clinics.
• Provides drug monitoring services and assists with navigating prior authorizations as needed. Interprets policies and procedures for hospital and clinic staff.
• Assesses and resolves educational needs of healthcare professionals, including providers, nurses, and allied health staff, on medication therapy management.

Required qualifications

• Doctor of pharmacy degree or a bachelor of science in pharmacy with applicable work experience at the discretion of the hiring manager.
• State of Oregon pharmacist licensure.
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certification within two years from date of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 90 days from date of hire.
• PGY-1 residency or four years of previous ambulatory care/clinical patient care practice, along with prior direct experience in patient or customer service interaction in-lieu of residency experience.

Additional information

• This role is best suited for individuals with a strong background in ambulatory care, ideally complemented by a PGY-2 residency.
• Proficiency in Epic or similar electronic health record systems enables efficient workflow management and supports optimal patient care, making it a key component of success in this role.

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].