Inpatient Pharmacist
Bend, Oregon
Saint Charles Bend Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pharmacist Inpatient

Location: Bend, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Description

Relief Pharmacist position covering recruiting, hiring, training, and leave coverage. Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Hospital Pharmacist license in Oregon
• Minimum of 1 year of hospital pharmacist experience within the last year

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check (including SSN trace, counties lived/worked/school, FACIS L3, DOJ sex offender search, nationwide check).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check.
• HHS/OIG check.
• Education verification (highest level) with diploma or transcript on file.
• Primary source verification of state license.

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Competency exam as applicable by profession/specialty.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge within 48 hours of signing and no later than 2 Wednesdays prior to start.
• Completion and signing of confidentiality, contractual access, compliance/privacy, and emergency contact forms within the same timeframe.

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start (vaccine after age 19; declination accepted).
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year; for positive responders, negative chest X-ray within 5 years and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Immunity or vaccination (or declination) for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer required; vaccine series alone not acceptable)
  • Varicella
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (not required annually).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or agency declination/exemption required during flu season.
• COVID vaccine preferred but not required; declination or exemption required if never vaccinated.
• Respiratory safety clearance required within 1 year of start and annually.

Additional Notes

• Annual skills checklist required.
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement.

This position is ideal for a licensed pharmacist seeking a short-term travel assignment in Oregon with comprehensive credentialing and health compliance requirements.