The primary purpose of this position is to expand on our clinical pharmacy services offered to our adults-in-custody. This includes development, design, implementation, and monitoring of all existing and future Collaborative Drug Treatment Management (CDTM) programs and Collaborative Practice Agreements (CPA).
This position is also tasked with managing drug information services to our practitioners. This includes organizing and facilitating the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, accepting requests for formulary inclusion and exclusions, reviewing effectiveness and safety of medications, and participating or supervising clinical pharmacists involved in Therapeutic Level of Care Committees.
Pharmacists involved in MTM services may develop a medication treatment plan for monitoring and evaluating the patient’s response to therapy, as well as monitoring and evaluating the safety and effectiveness of medication therapy.
Provide education and training to the patient or the patient’s agent on the use or administration of a medication. This position is responsible for supervising the Clinical Pharmacist associated with MTM services.
There are also opportunities to provide direct patient care where applicable.
Minimum Qualifications
A current Pharmacist's license issued by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy and one year of experience providing pharmaceutical services.
Special Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy and registration as a Pharmacist by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy.
You must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternative method of transportation.
Requested Skills
Experience and proven skills in data review, auditing and reporting
Experience developing and drafting policies and procedures
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex information, assess problems, and develop effective solutions
Detail oriented, with ability to manage time and organize competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner; ability to produce high-quality reports and documentation
Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with a broad range of professional and technical staff
Maintain flexibility in a fluid environment as part of a team that is establishing new policies and procedures
Experience as a pharmacist-in-charge, as defined by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy
Experience in a clinical setting providing direct patient care
Experience onboarding/developing a new pharmaceutically aligned clinic
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.
