Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist

About the Position

We are seeking an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist to be a part of an interdisciplinary team that provides comprehensive primary care within the Patient Centered Medical Home model. The pharmacist will work under a collaborative practice agreement to manage of patients with chronic illnesses such as hypertension, depression, diabetes, and hepatitis C, etc. The position will provide ongoing education on medications to patients, providers, and clinical staff, as well as train and supervise pharmacy students and PGY1/PGY2 residents.  

For additional examples of duties, please review Classification Details link below.

About the Division

At Lane County Health & Human Services, we believe healthy people are the foundation of healthy communities. The Community Health Centers of Lane County provide affordable primary care for the whole family – infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors – as well as integrated behavioral health, alternative services such as acupuncture, and preventative dental services. At Community Health Centers, we focus on integrated care that values the whole person. Our services encompass not only treatment and prevention of illness, but also health education and behavioral health services.
 
At Community Health Centers of Lane County, we have adopted a model of primary care called Patient Centered Medical Home. Our services are organized around care teams who work collaboratively to support our patients. Our integrated care teams include primary care providers, nurses, medical assistants, patient care coordinators and behavioral health specialists. This model of primary care prioritizes the patient, who has increased access to other services beyond general medical care at our clinics. Our care teams also help patients reach their optimal health status by addressing social determinants of health barriers to care such as transportation, food insecurity, or housing.
 
 *May be eligible for additional bilingual compensation upon completion of a bilingual exam.
 

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

*Possibility of remote work one day a week after training is completed. Start date is flexible.
*Position may include work at any of our locations. Clinic location(s) to be determined at the time of hire.

*This is a non-represented position.*

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy and registration as a Pharmacist by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy

Experience:

• One year of pharmacy experience desired.
• Experience in managed care, disease management, corporate wellness and/or health promotion or equivalent desirable.

Notes:

• This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check. 
• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to, and successfully passing, a drug screening test.
• Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.

Special Requirements:

• Unrestricted State of Oregon Pharmacy License at the time of hire
• Successful completion of a pharmacy practice residency or ambulatory care residency, OR 5 years of clinical experience in direct patient care delivery outside of retail pharmacy.
• Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification OR obtain Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification within 24 months of hire
• Diploma
• NPI
• CV
• Current BLS/CPR
• Note date of birth and social security number when submitting credentialing documents
• Valid Photo ID must be presented at the Letter of Hire meeting
• Immunization record and TB test within 10 days of hire

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.  All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Trauma Informed Care Statement

Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care.  As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past.  Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other.  Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.