Applicants must be a Doctor of Pharmacy degree graduate of an ACPE accredited school or College of Pharmacy, or have a B.S. degree with 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience.  Oregon State Hospital does not sponsor visas. The applicant must be eligible for pharmacist licensure in Oregon, and must obtain a license to work as a registered pharmacist in the state of Oregon no later than October 1 of the residency year, or the resident may be terminated from employment, and must forfeit the residency. Residents may be required to travel and must maintain a current driver’s license. The successful applicant must possess clinical knowledge, excellent written and communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to demonstrate teaching ability, above average computer skills (EXCEL, Microsoft WORD, PowerPoint), medical literature evaluation competence, self-motivation and leadership qualities. Electronic Health Record and previous hospital experience is preferred.

Application is made through the PhORCAS process. These must be received by January 1. The following items are required to have a complete application and be considered for an on-site interview:

1. Letter of intent
2. Official Transcript
3. Curriculum vitae
4. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from:
1. Employer
2. Preceptor/faculty
3. Applicant’s choice

Selected candidates will be required to conduct an on-site interview (at their own expense). A pre-interview phone call/video conference call may be required. In accordance with the Oregon State Hospital and Department of Human Services, all appointments are subject to a criminal background and federal sanctions check including finger printing. A tuberculosis clearance is also required with documentation within the previous 12 months. A urine drug screen is required during the background clearance check. Continuation is contingent upon successful completion of a probationary period (90 days), satisfactory employment performance, adherence to all applicable OSH policies and compliance regulations, and obtaining your Oregon pharmacist licensure no later than November 1. Resident needs to work a minimum of 1800 hours through the residency year to receive residency completion certificate, and achieve satisfactory evaluative performance.