Ohsu Portland , OR 97228
Posted 3 weeks ago
Department Overview
The purpose of this position is to provide the services of a licensed pharmacist which includes the responsibility for the safe and proper distribution and use of drugs in inpatients and outpatients who range in age from neonates, infants less than one year of age, children and adolescents ages 10-18, adults ages 19-65 and the elderly over age 65. This position is to function at higher decision making levels regarding drug therapy, proactively affecting drug use by making recommendations at the time prescribing decisions are being made or, in some cases, making independent decisions about drug therapy in cooperation with other health team members.This is a flexible model where traditionally centralized functions, such as order entry/verifications, will become part of decentralized practice as the technology associated with patient care evolves.
Function/Duties of Position
Required Qualifications
A current Pharmacist's license issued by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy.
Practice Residency or Specialist Certification (BCPS, BCOPS, etc)
Inpatient hospital pharmacy practice
Pharmaceutical care principles
Age-related modification of drug therapy
Disease-related modification of drug therapy
Contemporary medication use systems
Interpersonal, formal and informal communication, including presentations
Project management concepts
Systematic problem solving
Computer skills including use of the EMR, and common word processing, spreadsheet, and databases
Preferred Qualifications
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
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