The Oregon Department of Human Services is hiring a Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner (Pharmacist) at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton. In this critical role, you will work to improve patient care and reduce pharmaceutical spending, acting as a key resource for providers, nurses, and pharmacists.
What You'll Do
- Work to improve patient care and reduce pharmaceutical spending.
- Act as a resource for providers, nurses, and pharmacists on challenging pharmaceutical questions.
- Participate in a Collaborative Therapy Management (CTM) program as a mid-level practitioner providing direct patient care.
- Train nursing staff and providers on pharmacy software systems.
- Assist in maintaining a working formulary and review new pharmaceuticals.
- Provide regular pharmaceutically aligned meetings to improve staff knowledge.
- Review patient treatments regarding polypharmacy and medication therapy management (MTM).
- Assist in treatment plans and attend Therapeutic Level of Care (TLC) committees as a drug expert.
- Provide advice and consultation to physicians and other direct care staff.
- Provide information to adults in custody (AICs) to increase understanding and compliance.
- Engage with outside providers and specialists to procure specialized pharmaceuticals.
What We're Looking For
- A current Pharmacist's license.
- Ability to obtain an Oregon pharmacist license issued from Oregon State Board of Pharmacy prior to hire.
- Three years of professional experience related to the class concept.
Nice to Have
- Three years of professional experience in a patient-oriented system.
- Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
- State of Oregon Pharmacist License, upon hire.
- Computer experience – MS Office Suite, Pyxis.
- Clinical experience in application of evidence-based guidelines.
- Board Certification (BCPS, BCACP or similar).
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) experience.
- Experience working in a correctional facility or jail.
Technical Stack
- MS Office Suite
- Pyxis
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $12,389 - $16,410 monthly
- Family health, vision, and dental insurance
- Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
- 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
- Optional short and long-term disability
- Term life insurance
- Fully paid retirement program
- Oregon Saving Growth Plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
Work Mode
This role requires full onsite work at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton, OR.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
