Pharmacist Inpatient - Pharmacy - FT .9 NIGHTS

Sky Lakes Medical Center Inc.; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 86,788 - 112,963; Full time

Job summary

Sky Lakes Medical Center Inc. is seeking a licensed pharmacist to prepare and dispense medications, design patient-specific pharmacotherapy plans, and provide drug information to healthcare teams. The role emphasizes safety, education for patients and staff, and seamless care across departments.

The position requires knowledge of pharmacokinetics and drug distribution systems, excellent communication, and eligibility for Oregon licensure. On-site, full-time role with an hourly wage range offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics, drug utilization review, and drug distribution systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications following the hospital’s policies and procedures.
• Design, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacotherapy.
• Provide concise, applicable, and timely responses to drug information requests.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication use.
• Ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care across care settings.
• Participate in accreditation and safety processes.
• Mentor and educate students and residents as needed.
• Maximize work efficiency using Pyxis and other technologies.

Skills

Pharmacokinetics knowledge

Drug utilization review

Drug distribution systems

Verbal communication

Written communication

Pyxis

Tools

Pyxis

Job description

Job Category: Professional

Requisition Number: PHARM003128

• Posted : July 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $62.63 USD to $82.47 USD

Locations

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Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Knowledge of pharmacokinetics, drug utilization review, drug distribution systems; Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred: Hospital pharmacy background and experience. Willing and eligible to be a preceptor within a PGY1 Residency Program. Eligible to obtain and maintain a Preceptor License with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.

Lic/Reg/Cert: Possess a current Oregon Pharmacy license or eligible for reciprocity

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Light to medium physical demand. Must be able to stand/sit for periods of time at computer terminal. Must be able to respond quickly to demands for delivery to nursing units of STAT medications and code blue situations. Must be able to read and interpret physician orders. Communication with nursing staff and physicians orally, via phone and in writing when needed. Must be able to prepare I.V. admixtures, as needed, utilizing laminar flow hood or biological safety cabinet.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques and following the hospital’s policies and procedures.
• Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient‑specific pharmacotherapy.
• Provide concise, applicable, and timely responses to requests for drug information from healthcare providers and patients.
• Provide medication‑use education to patients and caregivers.
• Ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care to and from the acute and ambulatory patient‑care settings.
• Participate in the established process for assessing, managing, and reporting medication errors.
• Participate in the management of medical emergencies.
• Assume responsibility for the organization’s ongoing adherence to its medication‑use policies.
• Provide in‑service education to physicians, nurses, and other practitioners as needed.
• Participate in the hospital’s formulary process.
• Participate in the development or modification of policies for the use of medications in the hospital.
• Contribute to the achievement of the organization’s goals through effectively participating in or leading committees and work groups.
• Comply in all activities with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Participate in the departmental performance improvement program.
• Manage time effectively to fulfill practice responsibilities and maintain a professional image.
• Show an ongoing commitment to the pharmacy profession through mentorship and education of all student types including Career and technical Education (CTE) or job shadows students and residents..
• Maximize work efficiency using computers and other technologies, including automated dispensing units (Pyxis).

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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