Sky Lakes Medical Center·Klamath County, Oregon
Prepare and dispense medications while designing and monitoring patient-specific pharmacotherapy. Provide drug information to healthcare providers and participate in hospital formulary and policy development.
Knowledge of pharmacokinetics, drug utilization review, drug distribution systems; Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Hospital pharmacy background and experience. Willing and eligible to be a preceptor within a PGY1 Residency Program. Eligible to obtain and maintain a Preceptor License with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.
Lic/Reg/Cert: Possess a current Oregon Pharmacy license or eligible for reciprocity
Light to medium physical demand.
Must be able to stand/sit for periods of time at computer terminal.
Must be able to respond quickly to demands for delivery to nursing units of STAT medications and code blue situations.
Must be able to read and interpret physician orders.
Communication with nursing staff and physicians orally, via phone and in writing when needed.
Must be able to prepare I.V. admixtures, as needed, utilizing laminar flow hood or biological safety cabinet.
Essential job functions
Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques and following the hospital’s policies and procedures.
Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacotherapy.
Provide concise, applicable, and timely responses to requests for drug information from healthcare providers and patients.
Provide medication-use education to patients and caregivers.
Utilize pharmacy support personnel effectively.
Ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care to and from the acute and ambulatory patient-care settings.
Participate in the established process for assessing, managing, and reporting medication errors.
Participate in the management of medical emergencies.
Assume responsibility for the organization’s ongoing adherence to its medication-use policies.
Provide in-service education to physicians, nurses, and other practitioners as needed.
Participate in the hospital’s formulary process.
Participate in the development or modification of policies for the use of medications in the hospital.
Contribute to the achievement of the organization’s goals through effectively participating in or leading committees and work groups.
Comply in all activities with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Participate in the departmental performance improvement program.
Manage time effectively to fulfill practice responsibilities and maintain a professional image.
Show an ongoing commitment to the pharmacy profession through mentorship and education of all student types including Career and technical Education (CTE) or job shadows students and residents..
Attends Pharmacy staff meetings
Maximize work efficiency using computers and other technologies, including automated dispensing units (Pyxis).
Must possess a current Oregon Pharmacy license and have knowledge of pharmacokinetics and drug distribution. Preference is given to candidates with hospital pharmacy experience and eligibility to serve as a PGY1 residency preceptor.
Market context
Pharmacy technician roles in Oregon are typically supported by steady demand in retail, hospital, and long-term care settings, with employers often screening closely for licensure, certification, and prior pharmacy experience. These jobs can be competitive because the work is detail-sensitive and scheduling, patient volume, and workflow expectations vary by site. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the essentials faster; if you plan to apply, confirm your Oregon license, PTCB or NHCA certification, and keyboarding skills before submitting.
