Pharmacist

Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Newport
Posted on: February 5, 2025

Job Description:

• 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
    • The Pharmacy teams at Samaritan Health Services are staffed by the area's leading experts on thousands of medications and make decisions that help optimize a patient's drug therapy.
    • 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.
      • PCH Pharmacy:
        • ACLS and PALS required within six (6) months of hire.
        • 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.
          • 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)
              
              PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)
              
              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
              
              BEND FORWARD at waist
              
              PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)
              
              PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)
              
              PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)
              
              PULL (20 - 40 pounds force)
              
              SIT
              
              STAND
              
              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
              
              GRASP Hand/Fist
              
              REACH - Forward
              
              MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
              
              FINGER DEXTERITY
              
              

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