Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist
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*Bonus available to new employees and may require previous work experience. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.
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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
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Ensures departmental efficiencies and compliance with regulatory bodies. Provides clinical pharmacy services to ambulatory patients. Supervises and instructs other pharmacists and pharmacy students.
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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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The Anticoagulation Clinic provides comprehensive medication management of oral and subcutaneous anticoagulation. Services include medication monitoring and perioperative risk assessment and bridging therapy. The ambulatory care pharmacists in this department also provide anemia management with erythropoesis stimulating agents and general medication therapy management services.
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EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
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Current unencumbered Oregon Pharmacist Licensure required.
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Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within three (3) months of hire.
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Pharmacist Immunization Certification preferred.
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Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
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Experience working in a clinic based anticoagulation service preferred. Alternatives may include: Completion of a residency based anticoagulation rotation, formal training in anticoagulation services, or certification from an approved course in anticoagulation therapy management.
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All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.
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KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
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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.
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Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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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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