Pharmacist 1

Initial Posting Date:

05/23/2025

Application Deadline:

06/02/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$9,405 - $19,077

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Pharmacist 1

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Pharmacist-Oregon State Hospital, Salem, Oregon

Oregon State Hospital, a Joint Commission and CMS certified public psychiatric hospital, provides psychiatric hospital services and patient treatment services to persons committed by the Oregon courts as part of the state mental health system.

The Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus is a 610-bed facility supported by approximately 2,000 staff, the Oregon State Hospital Junction City Campus is a 174-bed facility supported by approximately 360 staff and Pendleton Cottage is a residential treatment facility that has capacity of 15 residents supported by 42 staff.

The Pharmacist is the key professional and functional position within the Pharmacy Department. Pharmacists must supervise all work performed by pharmacy technicians and must ensure safe and appropriate distribution of medications to patient care areas. The pharmacist also promotes safe and optimal medication utilization and is an important resource for other healthcare professionals. It is the responsibility of the pharmacist to provide these and other essential services in accordance with applicable Federal and State Laws, and Joint Commission accreditation standards.

The Pharmacist in this position:

Provides professional supervision of pharmacy technicians. Directs, monitors, prioritizes, oversees, verifies, and performs, when needed, individual activities as it relates to day-to-day pharmacy operations, including, but not limited to: medication restock batch processing, patient-specific replenishments, new order processing and fulfillment, pass/discharge prescription preparation, drug repackaging activities, purchasing and inventory functions, and compliance/audit functions.

Performs data entry of medication orders into electronic health record systems. Appropriately screens and manages both inpatient and outpatient medication orders while performing and appropriately documenting clinical functions including, but not limited to: · Prospective review of medication orders, with screening of practitioner orders against the existing patient profile for potential allergies, drug interactions, polypharmacy concerns, inappropriate medication utilization, or other issues.

Reviews and monitors new orders for appropriateness with respect to antibiotic stewardship, anticoagulation management, clozapine management, and medication management policy provisions

Processing of limited intravenous drug orders and other special situations as may arise. Works with practitioners to optimize OSH drug formulary adherence and appropriately manage non-formulary requests. Provides medication information to practitioners, nursing staff, or patients.

*Pharmacists are required to rotate on-call responsibilities for Salem and Junction City facilities and may be deployed to either facility as the need arises.

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The list generated from this posting will be used to fill this lateral transfer opportunity only.

Minimum Qualifications

A current Pharmacist's license issued by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy.

What We Are Looking For

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OSH. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Excellent customer services skills with the ability to effectively communicate detailed information, both orally and in writing, to a broad spectrum of patients, employees, and resources both within and outside the agency.

• Experience working with patients/clients in a mental health setting.

• Pharmacy experience in a hospital setting.

• Experience working in a locked facility.

Special Requirements: To be hired, you must have a criminal records check, and drug screen that meets OHA/OSHcriteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume and cover letterprior to the end of the application process.

External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpageto submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

Internal Candidates:Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.

• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.

• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders:

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!

• This announcement is for 1 vacancy, time type: full-time, permanent,SEIU represented,Pharmacist 1 SR39positionbasedinSalem, Oregon.

• This is a In Officeposition. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.

• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Sr. Recruiter, Melissa Perez at:melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov| (503)-209-7058.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dentalbenefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.

• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative ServicesEqual Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensationpage for more details on the classification.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verifyto confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

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