Specialist 1-Pharmacist | Office of University Human Resources

Profile Summary

Positions in this job profile perform professional pharmacy work in a pharmacy, clinical, or administrative setting. Duties performed may include screening and preparing physician's medication orders, recording data on patient/client profiles, issuing drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical products and maintaining inventory. Work may include training, writing, interpreting or implementing appropriate regulations. Work may include instruction, providing consultation to clinicians, developing and maintaining pharmacy formularies, and participating in drug utilization reviews and pharmacy related research. Work may include providing instruction to others.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The distinguishing characteristic of the Specialist 1-Pharmacist is the terminal degree required to perform the services and responsibilities of a Pharmacist.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Fills and dispenses prescription medications to patients or representative of patient. 2. Ensures and verifies the accuracy of prescriptions filled in the Pharmacy before they are dispensed to the patient 3. Educates and provides counsel to patients or patient representatives regarding medications to ensure safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals dispensed. 4. Ensures compliance with University policies, state and federal laws and regulations and industry standards. 5. Serves as a subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholders, including providing information, resources and guidance to patients, pharmacy students and interns.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, and general precedents and practices. Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department; your job may contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department. Decisions impact: • Department • Direct team • Student/Parents

Accountability

Results are defined by department leadership and college strategy, mission and vision; existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods. Carries out work activities independently; supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems.

Relationship With Others

Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit, and University Wide to: • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information. • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately. Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit to: • Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or collaborate on significant projects. • Resolve conflict, negotiate or collaborate on major projects. • Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level. • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality.

Typical Requirements

PharmD degree. Licensed Pharmacist by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy. Certification in CPR and Immunizations.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.