Pharmacist (Float Pool)

Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Springfield
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Summary The pharmacy team at Samaritan Health Services is looking for a Traveling Pharmacist to performs the duties of Pharmacist as prescribed by state and federal statutes as well as SHS policies. Duties include but are not limited to preparing and dispensing medication, assessing clinical status of patients (neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics), providing drug information to the medical team and educating patients. This position is eligible for a $3.00 per hour float differential to be paid on hours worked. Travel will be between Samaritan Hospital Pharmacy sites in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. Shift times may vary and may include overnight shifts. Samaritan Health Services pharmacies are staffed by experienced pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are the area's leading experts on thousands of medications. They make important decisions that help optimize a patient’s drug therapy and are dedicated to patient care. As a Pharmacist, you are required to hold current unencumbered Oregon Pharmacist Licensure. Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Travel does include the GSR Pharmacy: If responsible for participating on the pharmacy code response team, then ACLS and PALS required. Thousands of your friends and neighbors make up Samaritan Health Services. We’re a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics, health services and health plans caring for more than 250,000 residents in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. We work together to provide innovative medicine and world-class quality in a way that supports the values of the communities we serve. That includes caring for all people, regardless of your ability to pay. Important knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are listed below: Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process information. Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Demonstrates teamwork. Ability to assist and work well with others. Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate flexibility. Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Possess good judgment and decision-making skills EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Current unencumbered Oregon Pharmacist Licensure required. Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen. SHS Pharmacy Administration: Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire. If responsible for participating on the pharmacy code response team, then ACLS and PALS are required within 90 days of hire. Outpatient Pharmacist (if applicable): Successful completion of Pharmacist Immunization Certification required within one (1) year of hire. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications. Ability to operate applications, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process information. Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles and ages. Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Demonstrates teamwork. Ability to assist and work well with others. Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate flexibility. Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Possess good judgment and decision making skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time) WALK - INCLINE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 – 60 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) KNEEL (on knees) PULL (40 - 60 pounds force) WALK – LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds SQUAT Repetitive PULL (0 - 20 pounds force) PULL (20 - 40 pounds force) SIT CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward PINCH Fingers REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY STAND BEND FORWARD at waist GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force) PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force) PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

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