Pharmacist

Samaritan Health Services
Corvallis, OR, United States

Healthcare
pharmacist
medication dispensing
drug information

Our job summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for preparing and dispensing medications, assessing patient clinical status, and providing drug information and education to patients and medical teams. This role requires licensure, immunization certification, and the ability to work with diverse patient populations in a community pharmacy setting. The pharmacist collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective medication management, including specialty medications and immunizations.

Summary

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
- Samaritan Pharmacy Services is a community pharmacy located in a multidisciplinary ambulatory clinic in Corvallis. The pharmacy is open to any member of the public. The primary role of this pharmacy is to dispense community patient prescriptions. They also offer immunizations, medication management services, and specialty medications. The pharmacy is staffed by experienced pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are dedicated to patient care.
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.
- GSR Retail Pharmacy - Sam Dr:
  - Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.
  - Successful completion of Pharmacist Immunization Certification required within one (1) year of hire.
- GSRMC Specialty Pharmacist (if applicable):
  - Pharmacy experience in the specialty disease states preferred.
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 towards 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.
- Specialty Pharmacist (if applicable):
  - Ability to read, understand, translate and enter prescription orders into the pharmacy management system.
  - Knowledge of rules and regulations affecting specialty pharmacy. Stays current on rules and regulations.
  - Knowledge and training in the specialty disease states. Maintains competence in the area of coverage through continued education.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% 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)

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

PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

PULL (20 - 40 pounds force)

SIT

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

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

STAND

BEND FORWARD at waist

GRASP Hand/Fist

PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)

PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)

PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

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