Pharmacist
Full Time
Ontario, OR 97914
$9,053 - $13,172 a month
Posted Just posted
Job description
Initial Posting Date:
05/15/2023
Application Deadline:
05/29/2023
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$9,053 - $13,172
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Pharmacist (Ontario)
Job Description:
Pharmacist
Snake River Correctional Institution (Ontario)
Oregon Department of Corrections
We have an outstanding opportunity for a
Pharmacist at our Snake River Correctional Institution in Ontario, Oregon! This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates and may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) seeks to employ career-oriented candidates and offers employment opportunities in a wide variety of challenging occupations. ODOC’s mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.
This position is represented by American Federations 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.
Purpose of this position
Is to oversee the purchase and dispensing of pharmaceuticals, over the counter medications, medical supplies, and devices to the patients confined to correctional institutions. This position is responsible for opening and closing the pharmacy, controlling pharmacy inventories, providing pharmaceutical advice and information to pharmacy staff, complying with state and federal law, state Board of Pharmacy regulations, and maintaining appropriate Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and log, and providing advice and consultation to physicians and other direct care staff to assist in the treatment of adults-in-custody patients. This includes providing information to adults-in-custody to increase their understanding and compliance to ordered drug regimens.
What you will be doing - duties in detail
- Correctly interpret physician’s medication orders, both written and verbal, including checking pharmaceutical references, as necessary, to ensure dosage is accurate, medication is appropriate, and hours of administration for taking drug medication is correct.
- Initiate and maintain patient medication profiles for the population.
- Dispense medications via a modified Unit Dose System for adults in custody to institution Health Services staff for proper distribution pursuant to a physician's order.
- Check the work of technician staff before pharmaceuticals are dispensed from the Pharmacy.
- Accurately document and maintain records of controlled substance usage and remaining balance.
- Assist in the maintenance of the Pharmacy Inventory System, including disposing of outdated drugs and supplies.
- Fill requisitions for non-legend floor stock medication to be distributed to medication rooms in the institutions.
- Perform inspections of institution's medication room to assure proper storage, integrity and security of the medication supply.
Minimum Qualifications
- A current Pharmacist's license issued by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy.
NOTE: Some positions may allow for Certifications/Licenses at time of appointment rather than at time of application.
Knowledge of
- Specialized functions and standards of institutional pharmacy (unit dose drug distribution, IV additives, drug regimen review, drug utilization reviews, drug information, and State and Federal inspections).
- Science, principles, and practice of pharmacy.
- Federal and State laws and regulations relating to pharmacy and drugs.
Requested Skills in
- Performing routine drug regimen reviews, evaluating orders, solving problems, and communicating recommendations.
- Communicating critical information in an accurate and concise manner to a variety of professional and paraprofessional staff.
- Providing staff with consultations on drug therapy selection, dosing, administration, and monitoring of beneficial and/or adverse effects.
- Giving clear verbal and written presentations on technical subject matter to physicians, nurses, and other health-care practitioners.
- Locating and using drug information sources.
- Reading and interpreting physicians' orders and verifying appropriate use of drugs.
- Maintaining accurate and complete records in the dispensing and retaining of drugs.
How to Apply:
- In the Job History section of your online Workday application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and general knowledge requirements and requested skills
Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to an interview.
Working Conditions
Working conditions may include contact with adults in custody in the institutional setting, necessity of 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.
Requirements for Employment
You must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following convictions are likely to result in being disqualified for this position: felony convictions, computer theft, identify theft and fraud. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.
The Selection Process – We expect to
- Initial review of minimum qualifications, knowledge, and skills.
- Consideration of top candidates - Recruitment will review and refer the top candidates to the hiring manager.
- There will be interviews and/or testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
- Background check and reference checks - All finalists must pass a thorough criminal records check and reference check.
Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes family health and dental insurance, optional short and long-term disability and term life insurance – all of which can be tailored to individual needs. Also provided are fully paid retirement program, modest life insurance policy, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
You can substantially increase your income by being on call after hours and weekends.
Additional Information:
IMPORTANT: Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.
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 (eeoc.gov)
ODOC 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. For more information regarding PREA please visit:
United States Department of Justice
.
Veterans’ Preference
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference.
Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility
. Please note – if you checked you are a veteran, you will be asked to upload your documents later in the application process, after you have applied.
Questions
If you have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter,
Maria Arellano
and reference number: REQ-123207.
The fine print:
- Warning! The system will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You must submit your application after you begin the process – you cannot save your progress and come back to it later.
- Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours. Please plan accordingly.
- This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies.
- We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as your related work experience, education, and overall professionalism of your application materials.
- Do not attach extra documents. We will only review documents requested in the posting.
- ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
- 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.
- Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
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