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Summary

  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • To maintain a system of management controls to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of quality services by employees in assigned Pharmacy Departments. To assist the employees of Pharmacy departments and be responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating of the functions, activities and costs within the department. Prepares and dispenses medication; assesses clinical status of patients. 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.
    • One (1) of the following required:
      • Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency.
      • Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited residency in pharmacy practice plus one (1) year pharmacist experience. 
      • Two (2) years pharmacist experience.
      • One (1) year leadership experience plus one (1) year pharmacist experience. Six (6) months experience in an interim SHS Pharmacy Supervisor or above role may be substituted for the one (1) year of leadership experience.
    • Leadership experience preferred.
    • All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.
    • PCH Pharmacy:
      • Healthcare Provider Level BLS and ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.
    • Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
    • Critical thinking – Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.
    • Communication and team building – Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
  • 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)

      CLIMB – LADDER

      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

      CARRY 1-handed, 40 - 60 pounds

      CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds

      KNEEL (on knees)

      CRAWL (hands & knees)

      SIT

      WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

      WALK - INCLINE

      CLIMB - STAIRS

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40-60 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 40 - 60 Lbs

      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

      SQUAT Repetitive

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

      ROTATE TRUNK Standing

      ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY

      REACH - Upward

      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

      PULL (60 or more pounds force)

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      FINGER DEXTERITY

      PINCH Fingers

      STAND

      BEND FORWARD at waist

      REACH – Forward

      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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