Oregon Health & Science University
Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology Relief
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology Relief
Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a licensed pharmacist to provide medication therapy management for patients ranging from neonates to the elderly in inpatient and outpatient settings. This role includes patient education, medication reconciliation, discharge counseling, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Base Pay Range $74.23/hr - $101.92/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience)
Department Overview Provide safe and proper distribution and use of medications in inpatients and outpatients across all age groups. Function at higher decision‑making levels to proactively affect medication use, independently deciding on medication therapy in cooperation with other healthcare team members.
Function / Duties of Position
Identify, resolve, and document complex therapeutic problems using advanced knowledge.
Interpret and evaluate prescriber orders for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness; verify medication accuracy.
Assist in medication reconciliation, patient education, and discharge medication plan coordination; document activities in the patient medical record.
Monitor therapeutic response and adverse effects; consult with providers and document activities.
Respond to drug information requests; independently review literature and apply information to patient care situations.
Assist in developing treatment guidelines for specific diagnoses; document activities and adverse drug reaction reporting.
Influence standards of therapy by forming peer‑level relationships with prescribers; recognized as authority on medication therapy.
Participate in intra‑ and interdepartmental education programs; develop peers.
Supervise activities and assume responsibility for technicians, students, interns, and residents; monitor and evaluate performance.
Required Qualifications
BS in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. plus practice residency/experience or specialist certification (BCPS, BCOPS, etc).
Inpatient hospital pharmacy practice experience (acute care, oncology, etc).
Licensure in the State of Oregon.
Demonstrated ability to enforce pharmaceutical care principles, modify drug therapy, evaluate medical literature, work independently, handle multiple tasks, communicate effectively, and exercise sound professional judgment.
Ability to perform job duties with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
PGY‑2 specialty residency, BLS/ACLS certification, vaccination certification, teaching certificate.
Experience in oncology pharmacy practice (inpatient or outpatient).
Oncology drug therapy management experience related to the position purpose.
Specialist certifications (BCPS, BCOPS, etc) and state‑of‑Oregon pharmacy preceptor licensure.
EEO Statement Oregon Health & Science University values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of disability status, veteran status, and other protected classes. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the affirmative action and equal opportunity department at 503‑494‑5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
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Base Pay Range $74.23/hr - $101.92/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience)
Department Overview Provide safe and proper distribution and use of medications in inpatients and outpatients across all age groups. Function at higher decision‑making levels to proactively affect medication use, independently deciding on medication therapy in cooperation with other healthcare team members.
Function / Duties of Position
Identify, resolve, and document complex therapeutic problems using advanced knowledge.
Interpret and evaluate prescriber orders for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness; verify medication accuracy.
Assist in medication reconciliation, patient education, and discharge medication plan coordination; document activities in the patient medical record.
Monitor therapeutic response and adverse effects; consult with providers and document activities.
Respond to drug information requests; independently review literature and apply information to patient care situations.
Assist in developing treatment guidelines for specific diagnoses; document activities and adverse drug reaction reporting.
Influence standards of therapy by forming peer‑level relationships with prescribers; recognized as authority on medication therapy.
Participate in intra‑ and interdepartmental education programs; develop peers.
Supervise activities and assume responsibility for technicians, students, interns, and residents; monitor and evaluate performance.
Required Qualifications
BS in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. plus practice residency/experience or specialist certification (BCPS, BCOPS, etc).
Inpatient hospital pharmacy practice experience (acute care, oncology, etc).
Licensure in the State of Oregon.
Demonstrated ability to enforce pharmaceutical care principles, modify drug therapy, evaluate medical literature, work independently, handle multiple tasks, communicate effectively, and exercise sound professional judgment.
Ability to perform job duties with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
PGY‑2 specialty residency, BLS/ACLS certification, vaccination certification, teaching certificate.
Experience in oncology pharmacy practice (inpatient or outpatient).
Oncology drug therapy management experience related to the position purpose.
Specialist certifications (BCPS, BCOPS, etc) and state‑of‑Oregon pharmacy preceptor licensure.
EEO Statement Oregon Health & Science University values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of disability status, veteran status, and other protected classes. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the affirmative action and equal opportunity department at 503‑494‑5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
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