Pharmacy Resident

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

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Your Role With Us:

• Supervise technicians and assume responsibility for accurate and timely drug distribution.
• Monitor ongoing therapy and make modifications or recommendations based on patient-specific factors.
• Provide pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring of aminoglycosides and vancomycin.
• Document treatment plans and rationales in progress notes.
• Maintain continuing competence through education and self-study.
• Provide prospective drug use evaluation and medication counseling per OBRA '90 and Board of Pharmacy statutes/rules.
• Serve as a liaison to nursing units or departments, establishing inventory and par levels.
• Use interpersonal skills to convey a positive and supportive attitude.
• Demonstrate dependability, sound judgment, and excellence in patient care and teamwork.
• Use hospital resources appropriately and work productively during shifts.
• Participate in professional enhancement activities and special projects during downtime.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with coworkers, hospital staff, patients, and physicians.
• Show initiative and take responsibility in dealing with interpersonal conflict resolution.
• Offer constructive feedback and accept feedback to improve professional practice.
• Participate in department committees and decision-making activities.
• Assume supportive roles in the absence of a manager/supervisor.
• Serve patients across various age groups, including infants, toddlers, pre-school, school-age, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others

Background/Expertise:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required upon hire or within 90 days of hire required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 60 days of hire required.
• Licensed Pharmacist (licensed in Oregon by October 1 of the residency year, unless appeal process is warranted) required.
• Mentor and assist in leading Pharmacy Technicians, pharmacy students, and pharmacy interns
• Willingness to learn acute care pharmacy and teach pharmacy students
• Ability to offer and accept constructive feedback
• Develop and maintain knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Oregon and Federal laws governing pharmacy practice
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, other healthcare professionals, and the public

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org