Clinical Pharmacist - FT NOC

About the role

The Clinical Pharmacist I provides inpatient and outpatient pharmaceutical care services to ensure safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. The role supports centralized and decentralized pharmacy services, collaborates with multidisciplinary care providers to monitor and assess medication use, and delivers clinical interventions aligned with patient needs, evidence‑based practices, policies, and regulatory standards. Employees are expected to support the hospital’s mission, vision, and values, comply with laws and regulations, adhere to the Code of Conduct, and demonstrate effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Performs all job duties and functions within the scope of practice for a Registered Pharmacist, as defined by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy
• Engages in the practice of clinical pharmacy by providing patient care to optimize medication therapy and to promote disease prevention and patient’s health and wellness
• Performs drug utilization review and determines the presence of medication‑therapy problems by evaluation of medication orders in light of the information contained in the patient’s record and consultation with the prescriber when appropriate
• Assesses and monitors individual patient drug therapy laboratory tests according to the established clinical policies and procedures and communicates with prescribers or other relevant healthcare practitioners
• Completes critical patient monitoring and reviews patient profiles to identify, prevent or mitigate medication therapy problems (for example: improper drug or dose selections, untreated indications, medications without indications, therapeutic duplications, treatment failures, drug interactions, adverse drug events and reactions)
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners; recommends evidence‑based medication therapy regimens and monitoring plans; and suggests appropriate, cost‑effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed
• Participates in the medication reconciliation process that includes verification of medication history lists obtained by pharmacy technicians, identification and resolution of medication discrepancies, communication with patients and providers, and documentation of interventions
• Counsels and provides drug information to patients and their families
• Maintains proficiency in and actively engages in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing
• Provides oversight and ongoing supervision for all activities performed by supportive personnel (i.e. pharmacy technicians and interns) to ensure safe and accurate drug preparation, distribution and drug control
• Complies with policies and procedures related to preparation and supervision of all sterile and non‑sterile compounding
• Participates in the management of medical emergencies
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely
• Participates in education and training of healthcare practitioners (including students, interns, nurses, technicians, and other healthcare professionals)
• Participates in quality initiatives to improve services by monitoring processes, documenting, and analyzing data
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team on clinical initiative development and implementation
• Participates in department and staff meetings and committees
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in hospital computer systems and software programs and applicable office equipment
• Demonstrates knowledge of all current federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of pharmacy
• Displays extreme accuracy in mathematical calculations and dispensing activities
• Displays ability to interact professionally and communicate clearly and effectively (verbal and written) with members of the pharmacy, other health care professionals, and the public
• Exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality, think and act independently with minimal supervision