Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics seeks a Pharmacist for the Medication Management clinic in Salem, OR. You will optimize therapy through collaboration with care teams, provide clinical services including drug therapy management, patient counseling, and education for health professionals to promote medication safety and best practices.

The role involves interpreting treatment goals, participating in medication prescribing under CPAs, and supporting providers with complex cases in ambulatory

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or BS in Pharmacy with relevant work experience.
• Oregon Pharmacist license required.
• BCPS certification within 2 years of hire.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• PGY-1 residency or 4 years ambulatory/clinical experience with patient/customer service.

Responsibilities

• Interpret treatment goals and recommend medication orders to align with policy and best practices.
• Collaborate with Salem Health providers under CPAs for chronic diseases.
• Provide drug therapy management, patient counseling, and education in ambulatory care.
• Conduct drug monitoring and assist with prior authorizations; interpret policies for staff.
• Identify and address educational needs of healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy management.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient counseling

Team collaboration

Medication safety

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Epic EHR

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.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

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].