Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner, Pharmacist (Pendleton)

Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution – Pendleton, OR

Oregon Department of Corrections

About the Job – Your Role

Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner will work to improve patient care, reduce pharmaceutical spending and act as a resource for providers, nurses and pharmacists when challenging pharmaceutical questions and circumstances arise that require significant time and research to resolve.

As the Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner, you will be assigned to take part in a Collaborative Therapy Management (CTM) program as a mid-level practitioner in which the pharmacist participates in the management of drug therapy, directly providing care to patients.

The Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner will be training nursing staff and providers on the pharmacy software systems, assist in maintaining a working formulary with vigilant ongoing review of new pharmaceuticals and the value they could present to our adults in custody (AICs), and provide regular pharmaceutically aligned meetings aimed at improving knowledge base of Health Services staff.

You will review patient treatments in the aspects of polypharmacy, medication therapy management (MTM), assist in treatment plans and attend Therapeutic Level of Care (TLC) committees to act as a drug expert when discussing pharmaceutical treatment regimens. Provide advice and consultation to physicians and other direct care staff in the treatment of AICs, including providing information to AICs to increase their understanding and compliance to ordered drug regimens.

You will engage in discussion with outside providers and specialists to procure Specialized Pharmaceuticals that offer good patient care while having the least financial impact.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

A current Pharmacist's license and must be able to obtain an Oregon pharmacist license issued from Oregon State Board of Pharmacy prior to hire, AND three years of professional experience related to the class concept.

Requested Skills

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)

Preference will be given to those with Medication Therapy Management (MTM) experience and experience working in a correctional facility or jail.

Application Information

In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
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Working Conditions

Working conditions include contact with AICs in the institutional setting, possibly standing for long periods of time, exposure to pharmaceutical substances that are caustic, volatile, carcinogenic and mutagenic, and on-call responsibility to respond to emergency pharmacy requests during off hours.

Likely sitting for long periods of time doing computer work. Frequent presentations to groups within Health Services. Some flexibility with schedule may be necessary, and some travel may be required.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

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
And more

About the Process – What to Expect

After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

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. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Jessica Roberts, jessica.a.roberts@doc.oregon.gov

Reference Number: Req- 187824

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This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.