Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Providence St Vincent Medical Center, in Portland, OR.
Full-Time/Day Shift
The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will collaborate with physicians and staff to provide coordinated, comprehensive, high quality care to patients. The responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist will predominantly fall into the following areas:
(1) Patient Care - The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist is responsible for providing collaborative practice services in collaboration with the healthcare team.
(2) Population Management - The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist may utilize registries for chronic diseases and reports/tools to identify target populations/patients and enhance therapeutic outcomes through disease/medication education and drug therapy optimization.
(3) Preceptor / Educator - The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will provide education to the healthcare team and patients in written and verbal formats that include formal and informal presentations and publications. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist is a drug therapy resource to physicians and other members of the health care team. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist may participate in the selection and training of pharmacy learners.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in In PHARMACY from an accredited School of Pharmacy. Or
- PharmD in In PHARMACY from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Coursework/Training: Postgraduate Year One (PGY-1) AND Year Two (PGY-2) Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience. Or equivalent educ/experience
- Upon hire: Oregon Pharmacist License.
- Within 2 years of hire Certification from Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
- TWO years of Senior Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist experience within relevant practice setting - OR - FIVE years of pharmacy practice experience with at least 2 years of experience in relevant setting in lieu of PGY-1 and PGY-2 residency requirement.
Preferred qualifications:
- Upon hire: Board of Pharmacy Preceptor license when eligible and where applicable
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About UsSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy, or PharmD in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy
- Postgraduate Year One and Year Two Pharmacy Residency, or equivalent experience
- Oregon Pharmacist License upon hire
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification within two years of hire
- Two years of senior ambulatory clinical pharmacist experience in a relevant practice setting, or five years of pharmacy practice experience including two years in a relevant setting in lieu of residency
- Board of Pharmacy Preceptor license when eligible and applicable
Providence Health & Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision, with robust mental health support including up to 25 free therapy sessions and a well‑being platform. Additional resources like caregiver assistance and plan assistance can bolster access and overall health support depending on location and eligibility.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match and an additional discretionary contribution, plus a student‑debt retirement savings match, provide meaningful long‑term savings support. Planning tools and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility further strengthen the financial security package.
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Parental & Family Support — Back‑up child and elder care through Bright Horizons and paid parental leave offer practical support for caregiving needs. Relocation assistance and other family‑oriented resources complement the core benefits where available.
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What We Do
At Providence, our strength begins with understanding. We take time to see, hear and value everyone who walks through our doors—patient or caregiver, family support person or volunteer. Working with us means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others.
