Clinical Pharmacist

Who We Are:

Neighborhood Health Center is a non-profit organization local to Portland, OR serving underserved patients in the areas of primary care, internal medicine, dental services and more. Our patient-centered approach to care honors the unique needs and circumstances of each individual patient. NHC sees people, not problems, and recognizes that the time spent as a patient in a doctors office is only one factor in a persons overall health. Our leading edge, integrated clinical teams work in partnership with patients, their families, and the communities we serve to provide whole-person care, prevention, and ongoing support.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences in the workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why work with us?

• We are a non-profit organization, passionate about providing the underserved population with medical and dental services across the greater Portland area, committed to making a difference daily.
• We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes 20 days of PTO (based on full time employment), 9 paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, quarterly wellness reimbursements, generous 401k retirement plan with employer match, employer paid disability insurance, EAP and life insurance.
• Our employees voted NHC a Top Workplace in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

Job Title:  Clinical Pharmacist
Department:  Pharmacy
Reports To:  Director of Pharmacy
Work Type:  Hybrid: 10% Remote / 90% On-Site
Classification:  Exempt
Language Differential:  Eligible

SUMMARY

This position works as part of a multidisciplinary team to integrate a pharmaceutical care program into NHC primary care clinics to support the delivery of appropriate, safe, efficient and cost-effective care. This position will provide services to patients and be the medication subject matter expert as part of the interdisciplinary care team.

Essential Job Duties

• Expands pharmaceutical care services to patients across the operating system at NHC.
• Provides patient centered service and support a positive work environment.
• Creates an ongoing relationship with each patient (and as appropriate with their families or caregivers) by providing access, continuity, education and comprehensive care via evaluation and treatment of NHC patients within the scope of his/her license.
• Provides comprehensive medication review for patients with assessment of each medication for appropriateness, efficacy, safety and adherence.
• Provides post diagnostic disease state management pursuant to Collaborative Drug Therapy Management Protocols.
• Initiates, adjusts, and monitors changes in drug therapy based on established collaborative drug therapy management protocols or state granted prescriptive authority.
• Provides health, wellness and medication education and recommends therapeutic lifestyle interventions.
• Orders, interprets, and monitors laboratory tests.
• Prescription and administration of vaccines pursuant to OHA immunization protocols for pharmacists.
• Provides consultation to patients or other providers regarding medication use.
• Provides for the patients health care needs and when needed, arranges care with other qualified professionals.
• Provides timely follow-up on patients seen including charting, lab review, and referrals to specialists including providing after hours coverage as required by site.
• Manages high risk populations in coordination with other providers.
• Actively supports organizational priorities of patient care, quality, education and sustainability.
• Collaborates in the development, implementation and standardization and workflows for quality and safety initiatives.
• Evaluates the appropriateness of medication utilization. Takes action to prevent or correct deficiencies.
• Develops and conducts educational initiatives for staff.
• Provides patient and employee education regarding medication use.
• Participates in team meetings, provider meetings, quality meetings, and other community or professional activities as requested by the Director of Pharmacy or CMO.
• Participates in peer reviews and chart reviews.
• Participates in committees and workgroups as requested by Director of Pharmacy or CMO.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Don’t think that you meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, people of color, people with disabilities, and LBGTQ+ people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they think they meet every single qualification. At Neighborhood Health Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; so, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every preferred qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Education and/or Experience

• This position requires a Doctoral Degree in Pharmacy (Pharm D).
• At least at least two years trainings in ambulatory care pharmacy; or at least three years working as a pharmacist in a clinical pharmacy setting.
• Focus on direct patient care, medication management and consulting preferred.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations - Required

• Current and unrestricted Oregon Pharmacy license
• BLS Certification
• APhA Immunization Certification

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations - Preferred

• Board Certification in BPS recognized specialty
• Certificate in Physical Examination - OR - Contraceptive Prescribing Certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors

• Skill in oral and written communication including interviewing to gather medical histories; providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation, e.g., writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the general public.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of health care to a diverse and underserved population.
• Ability to communicate professionally with peers, management and patients alike.
• Ability to act as a leader to clinic support staff.
• Experience and proficiency using electronic health records.
• Ability to demonstrate mature judgement, accuracy, initiative and critical thinking.
• Ability to learn NHC policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply FQHC guidelines and accepted current medical practice and standards.
• Knowledge and ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge and application of population-based medicine
• Ability to counsel and educate patients and their families.
• Ability to comply with HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Ability to use good judgement in difficult situations.
• Ability to proficiently use EPIC Electronic Health Record.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures around pharmaceutical use.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is full-time, and will generally work Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may sit for long periods of time; occasional bending, kneeling or stooping may be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Neighborhood Health Center Employment Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks, background checks, drug screening for illegal substances, Tuberculosis, and any position specific credentialing or licensure requirements.